n8n Node Guide: RSS Feed

Description

HTTP & API node in n8n.

What It Does

Ingest and parse RSS/Atom feeds into workflow items.

When To Use It

Content monitoring, news aggregation, blog tracking, deal alerts.

Key Parameters

URL, options (ignore SSL, timeout)

Common Mistakes

The node polls on each execution – pair with a Schedule Trigger to control frequency.

Example

Schedule Trigger (hourly) -> RSS Feed (https://example.com/feed.xml) -> Filter -> Notify.

FAQ

Is this node included in n8n Community Edition?

Yes – RSS Feed ships with the free Community Edition. No paid license needed.

Use “Ignore SSL Issues” only for self-hosted feeds with bad certs.?

Where does it fit in a workflow?

RSS Feed works with any other node – connect it after a trigger or data node, and feed its output into the next step. Standard n8n data flow: trigger -> transform -> act.

Is support included?

Yes – message the seller through the store and I will help you wire this node.