Automate Data Fetching from Hacker News to Airtable or SMS

This workflow automates the process of fetching top articles from Hacker News and sending them to Airtable or via SMS.

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This workflow is designed to streamline the process of aggregating trending articles from Hacker News, one of the most popular platforms for tech news and discussions. It initiates daily at a specified time, fetching the top three articles available. The articles are processed to extract unique words from their titles, removing any numerical characters to ensure clarity and relevance.

Once the unique words are extracted, they are translated into German using the LingvaNex translation service. This adds an additional layer of accessibility, making the content available to German-speaking users. The translated words are then organized for storage, ensuring that both the original and translated terms are neatly structured.

Finally, the workflow appends the data into an Airtable database, allowing for easy management and retrieval of the information. This is particularly beneficial for project managers and teams who need to keep track of industry trends or for individuals looking to stay informed on the latest tech developments. The integration with SMS also provides a quick way to disseminate important updates to team members or stakeholders on-the-go.

Overall, this workflow enhances productivity by automating the data collection and management process, ensuring that users can focus on analysis and decision-making rather than manual data entry.

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Last updated October 17, 2026
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How to import this workflow into n8n

  1. 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
  2. 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
  3. 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
  4. 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.

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