AI Research Agent Team: Auto-Cited Articles via Perplexity & OpenRouter

This advanced n8n workflow orchestrates a team of AI agents to produce high-quality, fully researched articles complete with credible citations. Triggered via a form input specifying topic, tone, word count, and sections, the Research Leader first plans a table of contents. The Project Planner then divides it into sections, assigning them to multiple Research Assistants that leverage Perplexity AI through OpenRouter for in-depth internet research and source gathering.

The Editor agent compiles all sections, refines the content for coherence, and integrates citations seamlessly. Key integrations include Perplexity API for accurate searches and OpenRouter for model access, ensuring reliable, up-to-date information. Nodes handle merging chapter data, final text formatting via code, and form-based triggering for easy use.

Benefits include massive time savings for content creators, bloggers, marketers, and researchers—turning hours of manual work into minutes of automation. Use cases span business reporting, academic writing, SEO content, market analysis, and thought leadership pieces. Customizable and scalable, it supports professional-grade output without expertise in AI prompting or research tools.