1. **Initialize your n8n instance on your server.** If you prefer, consider using the n8n cloud service for a hassle-free experience.
2. **Craft a new workflow within your n8n dashboard.**
3. **Set up your trigger node:** Use a Cron node for pre-scheduled meetings or a Webhook node for immediate process initiation post-meeting.
4. **Add an HTTP Request node:** Retrieve the audio file from its storage location, with options including Google Drive or Dropbox integration through APIs.
5. **Incorporate an Execute Command node:** Convert the audio file to a transcription service-friendly format using tools like ffmpeg.
6. **Insert an API node:** Transmit the audio file to transcription services like Google Speech-to-Text or Rev.ai, specifying language and encoding parameters.
7. **Attach a Function node:** Receive the transcribed text for formatting and cleanup purposes.
8. **Connect to a language model API:** Utilize APIs like OpenAI’s GPT-3 for generating a summary of the transcription via an HTTP Request node.
9. **Include an IF node:** Scrutinize the summary’s length or quality and decide on the need for manual review if necessary.
10. **Organize output data with a Set node:** Containing both the original transcription and the generated summary.
11. **Document transcription and summary:** Connect with database or spreadsheet services like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Google Sheets.
12. **Use the Email node:** Dispatch a meeting summary to all participants, with optional attachment of the full transcription.
13. **Integrate Error Trigger and Catch nodes:** Address unforeseen obstacles like API errors or transcription discrepancies.
14. **Save and deploy the workflow:** Conduct a trial test to ensure successful operation.
15. **Align the workflow with your meeting schedule:** Automate transcription and summarization post-meeting.
16. **Regularly revisit the workflow:** Improve efficiency based on feedback and performance, making necessary node and threshold adjustments.
