Telegram Article Summarizer Bot

This workflow automates article summarization via a Telegram bot, replacing manual content review with a streamlined process. Users send a URL with the /summary command, and the bot fetches the article, extracts content, and provides a simulated AI summary (real AI requires OpenAI integration), reducing reading time from minutes to seconds per article. Ideal for students, researchers, or professionals summarizing 10+ articles weekly. The Telegram Trigger node listens for messages, a Code node processes commands and validates URLs, another Code node fetches and extracts article content (with simulated summarization), and the Telegram node sends responses, enhancing personal productivity. The workflow saves ~5 hours weekly by automating 10+ article summaries. It requires n8n and a Telegram bot token (free via @BotFather). For real AI summarization, an OpenAI API key (~$0.02/1k tokens) is needed. Scalability is limited by Telegram and OpenAI API rate limits; basic technical skills are required. Install n8n from n8n.io or use cloud.n8n.io. Create a Telegram bot via @BotFather to get a token. Configure the Telegram Trigger node with the bot token and webhook URL like https://your-n8n-instance/webhook/devhubconnect-telegram-webhook. For production, replace the simulated summarization in the URL Processor node with an OpenAI API call. Test by sending /summary https://example.com/article to the bot. Activate in n8n. Monitor for errors like invalid URLs or API limits in logs. Optimize by caching frequent URLs and rotating API keys quarterly for security.", "businessValue": "Saves 5 hours/week automating 10+ article summaries", "setupTime": "20-30 minutes", "difficulty": "Beginner", "requirements": [ "n8n (free/community or cloud), Telegram bot token", "Optional: OpenAI API key for real summarization", "Stable internet, modern browser, minimal coding for AI integration" ], "useCase": "Automating article summarization for research or personal productivity"