Automated YouTube Subscription Alerts via RSS and Email

Overview

This workflow automates the process of monitoring YouTube subscriptions and notifying users about new videos via email. By leveraging RSS feeds and YouTube API integrations, it ensures subscribers never miss important content from their favorite channels.

Key Features

• Scheduled checks for new videos from subscribed YouTube channels.
• Uses RSS feeds to retrieve the latest 15 videos per channel.
• Filters out YouTube Shorts and already-watched videos.
• Sends personalized email notifications for each new video published since the last run.
• Error handling to ensure reliable delivery and alerting.

Benefits

• Saves time by eliminating manual checks for new content.
• Ensures timely notifications, increasing engagement with relevant videos.
• Reduces information overload by filtering out unwanted content (e.g., Shorts).
• Reliable error handling for consistent workflow execution.

Use Cases

• Content creators or marketers tracking competitor uploads.
• Teams staying updated on industry channels.
• Individuals wanting automated, curated YouTube updates in their inbox.

Integrations & Automation

• Integrates YouTube API, RSS feeds, and email services.
• Utilizes HTTP requests for data retrieval and error management.
• Automates repetitive monitoring and notification tasks, freeing up valuable time.