Daily Language Learning From Hacker News
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Automate your daily language learning by extracting new vocabulary from Hacker News. Receive a curated SMS with English words and their translations every morning.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a novel and engaging way to boost your language learning journey. Every morning at 8 AM, it automatically fetches the top 3 articles from Hacker News. It then intelligently extracts unique, non-numeric words from their titles, filters out duplicates, and translates them into your chosen language (German, in this example). Finally, it crafts a concise message containing your daily vocabulary and sends it directly to your phone via SMS. This workflow transforms passive news consumption into an active learning opportunity, helping you expand your vocabulary effortlessly.
Key Features
- Automated Daily Vocabulary: Get fresh words delivered to your inbox without manual effort.
- Hacker News Source: Learn from relevant and trending content.
- Smart Word Extraction: Extracts unique words, excluding numbers for cleaner vocabulary.
- Multi-language Translation: Supports translation to your desired language.
- SMS Notifications: Receive your daily learning directly on your mobile.
How To Use
- Set the Daily Trigger: Configure the
cronnode to run at your preferred time (default is 8 AM). - Connect Hacker News: Ensure the
hackerNewsnode is set to fetch the top 3 articles (limit: 3,resource: 'all',tags: ['front_page']). - Customize Word Extraction: The
functionnode (Extract words) handles word splitting and deduplication. Review thefunctionCodeif you need to adjust the logic. - Configure Translation: In the
lingvaNexnode (Translate), set your desiredtranslateTolanguage (e.g., 'de_DE' for German). Ensure your LingvaNex API credentials are set up. - Format for SMS: The
setnode (Filter data) structures the English and translated words. Thefunctionnode (Craft message) formats these into a readable string for the SMS. - Set Up SMS Delivery: In the
vonagenode (Send SMS), input your phone number in thetofield and configure any other Vonage API settings. Ensure your Vonage credentials are set up. - Connect to Storage (Optional): The
airtablenode (Save today's words) is included to store the extracted and translated words. Configure your Airtable credentials and application/table details if you wish to use this feature.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"id": "7e158ed2-a336-4839-a034-d4f6e79b2783",
"name": "Daily Language Learning From Hacker News",
"nodes": 23,
"category": "Personal",
"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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