Last updated: June 2026
n8n + Make.com Template

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Show Notes in 30 Seconds.

Writing show notes for every episode takes 1–2 hours and feels like the same task over and over. This automation does it in 30 seconds — paste in a transcript and receive publication-ready show notes by email.

2 hrs
Saved per episode vs writing manually At 4 episodes per month, that's 8 hours back — every month, forever.

What you get

  • Send transcript via webhook — show notes arrive in 30 seconds
  • Episode summary, key takeaways, timestamps, quotes, resources — all generated
  • 8–10 SEO keyword tags and a subscribe CTA paragraph
  • Formatted Markdown emailed directly to you — ready to paste
  • Every episode logged automatically to Google Sheets
  • Less than $0.01 per episode in OpenAI API costs
$47 one-time
No subscription. Instant download. Use forever.
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  • n8n workflow JSON
  • Make.com blueprint
  • Setup guide (PDF + Markdown)
  • Personal commercial licence
  • Email support
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7 Sections Generated Automatically

The AI reads your transcript and produces every section you need — no prompting, no editing, no copy-paste from ChatGPT.

Episode Summary

2–3 sentence hook written for your podcast platform description.

Key Takeaways

5–7 action-verb bullet points listeners can act on immediately.

Timestamps

5–8 chapter markers with topic labels. You fill in the times.

Best Quotes

3–5 verbatim quotes pulled from the transcript — perfect for social.

Resources Mentioned

Tools, books, and websites referenced during the episode.

SEO Tags + CTA

8–10 keyword tags and a subscribe/share call to action paragraph.

Works With Any Transcript Source

No proprietary format — plain text in, formatted show notes out.

Any transcription tool

Otter.ai, Descript, Rev, Whisper, AssemblyAI, MacWhisper — if it outputs plain text, this automation works with it. Speaker labels are fine and actually improve quote extraction.

Under half a cent per episode

The workflow uses GPT-4o-mini — the fastest and cheapest OpenAI model. A typical 45-minute episode transcript costs approximately $0.003. Run 100 episodes and spend $0.30.

Fully editable prompt

The AI prompt is in the HTTP Request node body — plain text, no coding. Change the tone, add sections, request a different language, or adjust the output format in seconds.

Everything Inside the Download

n8n workflow JSONWebhook trigger, OpenAI HTTP node, Gmail send, and Sheets logging — all pre-wired.
Make.com blueprintFull visual scenario for Make.com users — webhook, OpenAI, Gmail, Sheets all connected.
Setup guide PDFStep-by-step: OpenAI key setup, Sheets config, Gmail auth, webhook payload format with copy-paste example.
Personal commercial licenceUse on one podcast or one business. Generate unlimited show notes. No royalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I send my transcript to the automation?

POST a JSON payload to your n8n webhook URL with podcast_title and transcript fields. You can use Hoppscotch, Postman, or any HTTP tool. The setup guide includes a ready-to-use request template you can copy and edit.

What does it cost per episode in OpenAI fees?

Approximately $0.003 (less than half a cent) for a typical 45-minute transcript using GPT-4o-mini. You need your own OpenAI API key — pay only for what you use, no monthly subscription.

Which transcript formats does this accept?

Any plain text — exports from Otter.ai, Descript, Rev, Whisper, AssemblyAI, or any tool. Speaker labels like "John: ..." work fine. The only requirement is at least 100 characters of text in the transcript field.

Can I customise the output format?

Yes. The AI prompt is in the HTTP Request node body as plain text. Edit it to change the output structure, tone, language, or add custom sections — no code changes needed.

Do I need a paid n8n or Make.com plan?

No. n8n cloud's free tier supports webhook triggers. Make.com's free tier (1,000 operations/month) covers approximately 200 episodes per month — more than enough for most podcasters.

Stop Writing Show Notes by Hand

2 hours saved per episode. At 4 episodes a month, that's a full working day back — every month.

Get the Show Notes Generator — $47