AI-Powered Startup Idea Generator from Reddit
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This n8n workflow automates the discovery of unmet needs and market gaps by scraping Reddit for user frustrations. It then leverages Google Gemini AI to analyze these problems, propose innovative startup solutions, and save all insights directly into a Google Sheet. Perfect for entrepreneurs and innovators seeking their next big idea.
About This Workflow
Unlock a continuous stream of innovative startup ideas with this automated n8n workflow. It intelligently monitors popular Reddit communities like r/crazyideas, r/Lightbulb, and r/sidehustle for posts that express user frustrations, often phrased as "Why is there no tool that...". Once identified, the workflow feeds these real-world problems to a powerful Google Gemini AI model. The AI then meticulously analyzes the core issue, evaluates existing solutions, and if none are found, generates a detailed startup proposal, including target users and implementation overview. All these valuable insights are then seamlessly stored in your chosen Google Sheet for easy review and tracking, transforming raw community feedback into actionable business opportunities.
Key Features
- Automated Problem Discovery: Automatically scrapes Reddit for posts highlighting unmet needs and frustrations across multiple subreddits.
- AI-Powered Idea Generation: Utilizes Google Gemini to analyze problems, identify market gaps, and propose detailed startup solutions, including user benefits and implementation overviews.
- Customizable Search Parameters: Easily adjust Reddit keywords, subreddits, and sorting preferences to target specific niches or problem areas.
- Centralized Idea Management: Stores all raw Reddit data and AI-generated insights into a Google Sheet for organized tracking and future reference.
- Actionable Market Intelligence: Transforms anecdotal community feedback into structured, actionable startup concepts.
How To Use
- Configure Credentials: Set up your
Reddit OAuth2,Google Gemini (PaLM), andGoogle Sheets OAuth2credentials within n8n. - Update Credential Names: In the respective Reddit, Google Gemini Chat Model, and Append row in sheet nodes, replace placeholder credential names (e.g.,
YOUR_REDDIT_CREDENTIAL) with the actual names of your configured credentials. - Specify Google Sheet: In the
Append row in sheetnode, provide theDocument IDandSheet Nameof your desired Google Sheet where the ideas will be stored. - Customize Reddit Searches (Optional): Modify the
keyword,subreddit, andlimitparameters in theSearch for a post,Search for a post1, andSearch for a post2nodes to refine your idea sourcing. - Refine AI Prompt (Optional): Adjust the prompt in the
AI Agentnode to guide the AI's analysis and output format according to your specific needs. - Execute Workflow: Manually run the workflow by clicking 'Execute workflow' to start generating startup ideas.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "aa4d5fe8-d9ab-4fd3-98ee-2e2fa50b230c",
"name": "AI-Powered Startup Idea Generator from Reddit",
"nodes": 12,
"category": "Marketing",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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