Yaron Been This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #5956 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Agent → OpenAI Chat recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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"name": "13 Identify Trending Topics",
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"parameters": {
"text": "=collect trending hashtags from the given link below:\n{{ $json.url }}",
"options": {},
"promptType": "define",
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"jsCode": "// Get your input\nconst input = items[0].json.output;\n\n// Map through trending_hashtags\nconst updatedHashtags = input.trending_hashtags.map(tag => {\n return {\n hashtag: tag.hashtag,\n uses: tag.uses.toString(),\n reach: tag.reach.toString()\n };\n});\n\n// Return the updated structure\nreturn [\n {\n json: {\n trending_hashtags: updatedHashtags\n }\n }\n];\n"
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"description": "=Add trend score, source link, or notes for the following trending hashtags.\n\n{{ $json.trending_hashtags }}",
"additionalFields": {}
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"name": "\ud83d\udcac OpenAI Model",
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"parameters": {
"model": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "gpt-4o-mini"
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"credentials": {
"openAiApi": {
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"name": "\ud83d\udd77\ufe0f Bright Data MCP",
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"parameters": {
"toolName": "scrape_as_markdown",
"operation": "executeTool",
"toolParameters": "={{ /*n8n-auto-generated-fromAI-override*/ $fromAI('Tool_Parameters', ``, 'json') }}"
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"content": "## \u2705 **\ud83d\udcc5 Section 1 \u2014 Start & Prepare**\n\n**Nodes Combined:**\n\n1. `\ud83d\udcc5 Daily Trigger`\n2. `\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Prepare Input`\n\n### **\ud83d\udd0d What Happens Here?**\n\n* **`\ud83d\udcc5 Daily Trigger`**: This node automatically starts your workflow every day (or any schedule you choose). You don\u2019t need to run it manually \u2014 it works in the background like a virtual assistant.\n\n * *Why?* \u2192 You always get fresh, up-to-date trending hashtags.\n\n* **`\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Prepare Input`**: This node is your mini control center for customizing your request. You can edit or add any parameters that the AI agent will need \u2014 for example:\n\n * Which region you want to target.\n * Which platform (Twitter, TikTok, etc.).\n * Any custom keywords or filters.\n\n\ud83d\udc49 **Beginner Tip:** This is your chance to **fine-tune** what you want to scrape. You don\u2019t need coding \u2014 just type values in the fields!\n\n### \ud83c\udfaf **Benefit:**\n\nThis section guarantees your workflow is *automatic* and *customized* \u2014 you never forget to gather new ideas!\n\n---\n\n"
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"content": "## \u2705 **\ud83e\udd16 Section 2 \u2014 Scrape & Parse**\n\n**Nodes Combined:**\n\n1. `\ud83e\udd16 Get Trending Hashtags`\n2. `\ud83d\udd77\ufe0f Bright Data MCP`\n3. `\ud83d\udcac OpenAI Model`\n4. `\ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f Parse Hashtag Data`\n\n### **\ud83d\udd0d What Happens Here?**\n\n* **`\ud83e\udd16 Get Trending Hashtags`**: This is your main **AI Agent**. It calls the **Bright Data MCP Client** to go out to the web and scrape trending hashtags from social platforms.\n\n * *Why?* \u2192 It does the heavy lifting so you don\u2019t have to visit each site yourself!\n\n* **`\ud83d\udd77\ufe0f Bright Data MCP`**: This tool is the **real scraper**. It navigates websites like a smart crawler, grabs trending hashtags, usage stats, and reach data.\n\n* **`\ud83d\udcac OpenAI Model`**: (Optional but powerful) \u2014 if you want, you can use it to clean, format, or even enrich the hashtags with smart suggestions. Example: \u201cSuggest a post idea for this hashtag.\u201d\n\n* **`\ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f Parse Hashtag Data`**: Takes the raw scraped data (which can be messy) and turns it into structured, easy-to-use JSON format \u2014 clear, clean, and ready for Trello.\n\n\ud83d\udc49 **Beginner Tip:** This section is **your digital research team**. No coding. No manual scraping. You just connect it once.\n\n### \ud83c\udfaf **Benefit:**\n\nYou now have **fresh**, **structured**, **reliable** trending hashtags with stats \u2014 the exact fuel your marketing team needs for viral posts.\n\n---\n\n"
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"parameters": {
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"height": 980,
"content": "## \u2705 **\ud83d\udccb Section 3 \u2014 Final Format & Save**\n\n**Nodes Combined:**\n\n1. `\ud83d\udd22 Convert Numbers to Strings`\n2. `\ud83d\udccb Create Trello Cards`\n\n### **\ud83d\udd0d What Happens Here?**\n\n* **`\ud83d\udd22 Convert Numbers to Strings`**: A small but important **Code Node**. It changes the `uses` and `reach` numbers into **text**, so they don\u2019t break your Trello card format.\n\n * *Why?* \u2192 Trello sometimes needs all fields as text to display nicely.\n\n* **`\ud83d\udccb Create Trello Cards`**: The final node **automatically creates a new card** in your chosen Trello Board & List for each trending hashtag.\n\n * The card title can be the **hashtag name**.\n * The description can include:\n\n * \ud83d\udcca Uses count\n * \ud83c\udf0d Reach stats\n * \ud83d\udcdd Any notes or ideas\n\n\ud83d\udc49 **Beginner Tip:** Your social team just needs to open Trello \u2192 pick a hashtag \u2192 create content \u2192 done!\n\n"
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"parameters": {
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"content": "## I\u2019ll receive a tiny commission if you join Bright Data through this link\u2014thanks for fueling more free content!\n\n### https://get.brightdata.com/1tndi4600b25"
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"content": "=======================================\n WORKFLOW ASSISTANCE\n=======================================\nFor any questions or support, please contact:\n Yaron@nofluff.online\n\nExplore more tips and tutorials here:\n - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBeen/videos\n - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaronbeen/\n=======================================\n"
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"content": "## \ud83d\udccc **\u2728 Final Workflow: TRENDING CONTENT IDEAS TO TRELLO**\n\nYour automation has **3 main sections**:\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 **\ud83d\udcc5 Section 1 \u2014 Start & Prepare**\n\n**Nodes Combined:**\n\n1. `\ud83d\udcc5 Daily Trigger`\n2. `\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Prepare Input`\n\n### **\ud83d\udd0d What Happens Here?**\n\n* **`\ud83d\udcc5 Daily Trigger`**: This node automatically starts your workflow every day (or any schedule you choose). You don\u2019t need to run it manually \u2014 it works in the background like a virtual assistant.\n\n * *Why?* \u2192 You always get fresh, up-to-date trending hashtags.\n\n* **`\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Prepare Input`**: This node is your mini control center for customizing your request. You can edit or add any parameters that the AI agent will need \u2014 for example:\n\n * Which region you want to target.\n * Which platform (Twitter, TikTok, etc.).\n * Any custom keywords or filters.\n\n\ud83d\udc49 **Beginner Tip:** This is your chance to **fine-tune** what you want to scrape. You don\u2019t need coding \u2014 just type values in the fields!\n\n### \ud83c\udfaf **Benefit:**\n\nThis section guarantees your workflow is *automatic* and *customized* \u2014 you never forget to gather new ideas!\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 **\ud83e\udd16 Section 2 \u2014 Scrape & Parse**\n\n**Nodes Combined:**\n\n1. `\ud83e\udd16 Get Trending Hashtags`\n2. `\ud83d\udd77\ufe0f Bright Data MCP`\n3. `\ud83d\udcac OpenAI Model`\n4. `\ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f Parse Hashtag Data`\n\n### **\ud83d\udd0d What Happens Here?**\n\n* **`\ud83e\udd16 Get Trending Hashtags`**: This is your main **AI Agent**. It calls the **Bright Data MCP Client** to go out to the web and scrape trending hashtags from social platforms.\n\n * *Why?* \u2192 It does the heavy lifting so you don\u2019t have to visit each site yourself!\n\n* **`\ud83d\udd77\ufe0f Bright Data MCP`**: This tool is the **real scraper**. It navigates websites like a smart crawler, grabs trending hashtags, usage stats, and reach data.\n\n* **`\ud83d\udcac OpenAI Model`**: (Optional but powerful) \u2014 if you want, you can use it to clean, format, or even enrich the hashtags with smart suggestions. Example: \u201cSuggest a post idea for this hashtag.\u201d\n\n* **`\ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f Parse Hashtag Data`**: Takes the raw scraped data (which can be messy) and turns it into structured, easy-to-use JSON format \u2014 clear, clean, and ready for Trello.\n\n\ud83d\udc49 **Beginner Tip:** This section is **your digital research team**. No coding. No manual scraping. You just connect it once.\n\n### \ud83c\udfaf **Benefit:**\n\nYou now have **fresh**, **structured**, **reliable** trending hashtags with stats \u2014 the exact fuel your marketing team needs for viral posts.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 **\ud83d\udccb Section 3 \u2014 Final Format & Save**\n\n**Nodes Combined:**\n\n1. `\ud83d\udd22 Convert Numbers to Strings`\n2. `\ud83d\udccb Create Trello Cards`\n\n### **\ud83d\udd0d What Happens Here?**\n\n* **`\ud83d\udd22 Convert Numbers to Strings`**: A small but important **Code Node**. It changes the `uses` and `reach` numbers into **text**, so they don\u2019t break your Trello card format.\n\n * *Why?* \u2192 Trello sometimes needs all fields as text to display nicely.\n\n* **`\ud83d\udccb Create Trello Cards`**: The final node **automatically creates a new card** in your chosen Trello Board & List for each trending hashtag.\n\n * The card title can be the **hashtag name**.\n * The description can include:\n\n * \ud83d\udcca Uses count\n * \ud83c\udf0d Reach stats\n * \ud83d\udcdd Any notes or ideas\n\n\ud83d\udc49 **Beginner Tip:** Your social team just needs to open Trello \u2192 pick a hashtag \u2192 create content \u2192 done!\n\n### \ud83c\udfaf **Benefit:**\n\nYou now have a **daily, living content backlog** that updates itself \u2014 no more blank page, no more missed trends!\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udf89 **\ud83d\udca1 How a Beginner Can Use This**\n\n\u2705 **No code needed**: Drag, drop, connect.\n\u2705 **Automatic updates**: No manual copy-paste.\n\u2705 **Endless ideas**: Your Trello stays filled with trending hashtags every single day.\n\u2705 **Easy edits**: Want a new platform? Just update the `Prepare Input` node.\n\u2705 **Instant scaling**: Add Slack or Email nodes to notify your team too!\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udf1f **Your Workflow, Visualized**\n\n| Section | Purpose | Emoji |\n| ---------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------- |\n| **\ud83d\udcc5 Section 1** | Trigger & Customize Scrape Request | \u23f0 \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f |\n| **\ud83e\udd16 Section 2** | Scrape, Parse, and Clean Data | \ud83e\udd16 \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f \ud83d\udcac \ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f |\n| **\ud83d\udccb Section 3** | Format for Trello & Save Ideas | \ud83d\udd22 \ud83d\udccb |\n\n---\n\n"
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About this workflow
This workflow automatically identifies trending topics and hashtags across social media platforms to keep you informed of current trends and viral content. It saves you time by eliminating the need to manually research trending topics and provides data-driven insights for…
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