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{
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{
"id": "6d908a58-8893-48da-8311-8c28ebd8ec62",
"name": "Sticky Note",
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"parameters": {
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"width": 1160,
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"content": "**Summarize YouTube videos**\n\nThis project automates the summarization of YouTube videos, transforming lengthy content into concise, actionable insights. By leveraging AI and workflow automation, it extracts video transcripts, analyzes key points, and generates summaries, saving time for content creators, researchers, and professionals. Perfect for staying informed, conducting research, or repurposing video content efficiently."
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"parameters": {
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"height": 80,
"content": "Add the full YouTube URL. \u261d\ufe0f\nYou can change this input to a webhook or anything else."
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"parameters": {
"url": "Apify API_KEY Here ???",
"method": "POST",
"options": [],
"jsonBody": "={\n \"startUrls\": [\n \"{{ $json['Full URL'] }}\"\n ]\n}",
"sendBody": true,
"specifyBody": "json"
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"content": "Once you follow the Setup Instructions (mentioned in the template page description), you can insert the full URL endpoint, which includes both the POST Endpoint and API Key. \ud83d\udc47"
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"parameters": {
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"content": "\u261d\ufe0f Optional\nIf the workflow ends here, Consider checking with another enrichment service."
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"parameters": {
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"content": "The summarization node works automatically and professionally, recognizing the input text and processing it directly without requiring any enhancements from your side\ud83d\udc47"
},
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"connections": {
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}How to Use an n8n Template
Create a New Workflow
Click "New Workflow" in your n8n dashboard to get started.
Copy & Paste Template
First, copy this template:
Click here to copy the JSON
.
Then, in n8n, click the three dots (···) → "Import from file" and paste the JSON code.
Customize the Nodes
Go through each node in the workflow to update inputs like spreadsheet IDs, email addresses, or message content. Adjust field mappings to match your data.
Grant Access
For nodes that connect to external apps (like Google Sheets or Slack), you'll need to grant access. Connect your accounts using OAuth or an API key and save the credentials in the node.
Test It
Run the workflow by clicking "Execute Node" for each step or "Run Once" for the whole thing. Check the right sidebar to inspect data and debug any errors (they'll show up in red).
Activate Workflow
Once everything works as expected, click the "Activate" toggle to turn your workflow on. You're all set!