Weekly tailored news
Send a weekly tailored email briefing with the most relevant developments for any topic and the reader's context.
Created by Chris Moen • Version 63 • 17 steps
Personalised insights delivered to your inbox
Staying informed often feels like a full-time job. You spend hours filtering through newsletters, social media feeds, and news sites just to find the handful of updates that actually matter to your work or interests. This workflow automates that discovery process. It scans the web for developments specific to your chosen topics and considers your unique professional context to decide what is worth your time. Instead of a generic list of links, you receive a concise, weekly briefing that tells you exactly why each piece of news is relevant to you.
How the automated briefing works
The workflow uses a combination of search and artificial intelligence to find and filter information. It starts by using Firecrawl to crawl specific parts of the web based on the themes you define. Once it gathers raw data, the flow passes that information to OpenAI and Anthropic Claude. These models work together to assess the quality of the news and summarise the findings.
The AI does not just summarise the text. It compares the news against the reader context you provide, ensuring the final output focuses on what you actually need to know. Finally, the template uses SendGrid to format and send the tailored briefing to your email address every week on a schedule of your choosing.
Key benefits for your routine
Automating your research helps you stay ahead of industry trends without the mental fatigue of manual searching.
- Contextual relevance: The briefing ignores noise and only includes updates that impact your specific role or projects.
- Time recovery: You save several hours each week that you would otherwise spend browsing news sites.
- High-quality summaries: By using multiple artificial intelligence models, the flow provides deep analysis rather than superficial headlines.
- Reliable delivery: Receive your updates at the exact same time every week, helping you start your Monday or finish your Friday with a clear view of the market.
Simple setup for any topic
You do not need to be a developer to get this running. You only need to provide your API keys for the integrations and a brief description of what you care about. Whether you are tracking competitor movements, regulatory changes, or specific technological breakthroughs, this template adapts to your requirements. It is an efficient way to keep your team informed and ensure nobody misses a critical update because of a busy schedule.
FAQ
What does the Weekly Tailored News flow do?
This automated workflow gathers relevant news on any specific topic and sends you a personalised email briefing every week. It monitors developments and filters them through your unique context to ensure you only read what matters to you.
Which services does this automated briefing use?
The process uses Firecrawl to scan for fresh information and advanced artificial intelligence from OpenAI and Anthropic Claude to analyse the findings. Once the news is summarised and tailored to your preferences, SendGrid delivers the briefing directly to your inbox.
How can I personalise the news I receive?
You can customise the flow by defining your specific areas of interest and providing context about your professional or personal background. The AI uses these details to decide which stories are worth including in your weekly update.
Do I need to check multiple platforms to get my updates?
No, you don't need to manage separate accounts for each integration. Once you connect your services, the workflow handles the data exchange and content creation automatically.