This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #3503 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Agent → Chat Trigger recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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About this workflow
Content creators, writers, and automation enthusiasts experimenting with recursive AI workflows for content generation and refinement. Ideal for those exploring AI agents that collaborate in cycles of writing and editing.
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/3503/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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