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Auto-summarise long posts and cross-post short ones

When a post is published, branch on its length — long-form gets an AI summary emailed to the newsletter editor, short updates are cross-posted as-is. Uses a Branch.

WordPressWordPress BranchBranch OpenAI (ChatGPT)OpenAI (ChatGPT) EmailEmail
~8 min setup used by 2.9k sites
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How it works

Every step, explained

Import the template and this whole chain runs on autopilot — here's exactly what happens on each run.

WordPress → Branch → OpenAI (ChatGPT)
5 steps
WordPress
TRIGGER
WordPress · New Post
The workflow starts automatically when a new post is published in WordPress. FlowMattic captures that data for the steps below.
Branch
LOGIC
Branch · Long-form post (1000+ words)?
The Branch evaluates "Long-form post (1000+ words)?": when it's true the Yes path runs, otherwise the No path runs — two outcomes, one workflow.
OpenAI (ChatGPT)
ACTION
OpenAI (ChatGPT) · Generate Content
On the Yes path (condition met) — OpenAI (ChatGPT) — generate content based on the prompt provided. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your OpenAI (ChatGPT) account on import.
Email
ACTION
Email · Send Email
On the Yes path (condition met) — Email — send an email using built-in WP mail function or custom SMTP. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Email account on import.
Email
ACTION
Email · Send Email
On the No path (otherwise) — Email — send an email using built-in WP mail function or custom SMTP. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Email account on import.
Why this workflow

Built to own, not to rent

No-code setup

Import the JSON, connect your accounts, and go live in minutes. Every step is pre-mapped — you only add your own credentials.

Runs on your server

Self-hosted on your WordPress install. No per-task fees, no data leaving your infrastructure, no monthly SaaS bill.

Fully customizable

Open it in the visual builder and reshape it — add branches, swap apps, insert filters. A starting point, not a cage.

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