Automate Note-to-Audio Conversion with Obsidian AI
Transform notes into audio effortlessly. Leverage AI and automation to streamline your content creation with key features in this comprehensive workflow.
Who is this workflow for? Transform your Obsidian notes into professional-quality podcasts seamlessly with this n8n workflow. Leveraging AI for natural-sounding audio conversion and automated podcast feed generation, this workflow streamlines the process of sharing your insights and ideas through popular podcast platforms..
What does this workflow do?
Step 1: Send Notes from Obsidian via Webhook
Plugin Installation: Install and configure the Post Webhook Plugin in Obsidian.
Trigger Conversion: When you send a note through the webhook, it initiates the audio conversion process.
Step 2: Text-to-Audio Conversion with OpenAI
AI Processing: OpenAI processes the text from your note, converting it into natural-sounding audio.
Episode Description Generation: Alongside audio, OpenAI generates a descriptive summary for the podcast episode.
Step 3: Store Audio Files in Cloudinary
Cloud Storage: The generated audio files are uploaded to Cloudinary for reliable storage.
Automated Attachment: These audio files are automatically linked back to your original notes in Obsidian for easy reference.
Step 4: Generate a Professional Podcast Feed
Metadata Configuration: Set up essential podcast metadata such as title, author, and cover image within the workflow.
RSS Feed Creation: A standard RSS feed is generated, ensuring compatibility with all major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
Step 5: Utilize the Generic Podcast Feed Module
Reusability: The second flow within the workflow serves as a generic Podcast Feed module.
Flexibility: This module can be adapted to any ‘[…]-to-Podcast’ workflow, utilizing Google Sheets data and podcast metadata to maintain a consistent RSS feed.
Set up Custom Auth credentials in n8n for Cloudinary using the following JSON: json { "name": "Cloudinary API", "type": "httpHeaderAuth", "authParameter": { "type": "header", "key": "Authorization", "value": "Basic {{Buffer.from('your_api_key:your_api_secret').toString('base64')}}" } }
Configure Podcast Feed Metadata:
Define essential metadata such as the podcast title, author, and cover image within the n8n workflow settings.
🤖 Why Use This Automation Workflow?
Automated Audio Conversion: Effortlessly turn written notes into engaging audio content without manual editing.
Seamless Integration: Connects Obsidian with powerful tools like OpenAI and Cloudinary to handle every step of the process.
Scalable Podcast Distribution: Automatically generates and updates a podcast feed compatible with major platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
👨💻 Who is This Workflow For?
Content Creators: Bloggers and writers looking to diversify their content delivery through podcasts.
Educators and Trainers: Professionals wanting to provide audio versions of their lessons and materials.
Knowledge Workers: Individuals using Obsidian for personal knowledge management who wish to share their insights audibly.
🎯 Use Cases
Personal Knowledge Sharing: Convert daily notes and reflections into podcast episodes to revisit and share your growth over time.
Educational Content Delivery: Create audio lectures and tutorials from educational notes, making learning more accessible.
Professional Podcast Creation: Automatically produce and distribute podcasts based on business insights, meeting summaries, or research findings.
TL;DR
This n8n workflow automates the transformation of your Obsidian notes into a fully functional podcast feed. By integrating powerful tools like OpenAI and Cloudinary, it ensures high-quality audio production and effortless distribution across major podcast platforms. Ideal for content creators, educators, and knowledge workers, this workflow simplifies the process of sharing your valuable insights in an engaging audio format.