An autonomous AI agent that reads RSS feed URLs from a source Google Sheet, filters items to the last 3 days, writes results to a destination Sheet, and removes older entries to keep the history fresh.
Reads RSS feed URLs from the source Google Sheet. Fetches feed entries and filters them to those posted within the last 3 days. Saves the filtered items to a second Google Sheet and deletes all older entries in that sheet to maintain a fresh history.
Executes end-to-end RSS collection, filtering, storage, and cleanup.
Read the source RSS URLs from the source Google Sheet.
Fetch RSS items from each URL.
Filter items to those published within the last 3 days.
Write new items to the destination Google Sheet.
Delete older entries in the destination sheet beyond the 3-day window.
Log run status and errors for traceability.
Before you begin, RSS sources are managed manually in Sheets, which leads to missed feeds and stale data. After using this agent, feeds are collected automatically, filtered to the last 3 days, stored in a clean destination sheet, and logged for traceability.
A simple three-step flow that non-technical users can follow.
Reads the list of RSS feed URLs from the source Google Sheet and prepares them for processing.
Retrieves items from each feed and keeps only those published within the last 3 days.
Writes new items to the destination Google Sheet and removes older items outside the 3-day window.
A practical, real-world run scenario.
Scenario: On a weekday morning, the source sheet contains 12 RSS URLs. The agent processes these feeds and fetches items from the last 3 days, writing 28 new items to the destination sheet and removing any items older than 3 days. Result: Destination sheet shows 28 current items with timestamps and sources.
Individuals who curate, monitor, or act on RSS updates at scale.
Needs to aggregate updates from multiple RSS sources into a single Sheet for review.
Wants timely industry updates to inform campaigns and content planning.
Collects recent publications and notable posts for quick assessment.
Keeps track of timely topics for article ideas and drafts.
Stays updated on industry trends to inform decisions and outreach.
Gathers recent updates for class materials and assignments.
Connects with Google Sheets and RSS feeds to automate data flow.
Reads URLs from the source sheet and writes results to the destination sheet, pruning older entries as needed.
Fetches feed items from each URL, parses dates, filters to the last 3 days, and forwards to the destination sheet.
Six practical scenarios where this agent adds value.
Common questions and considerations.
The agent supports standard RSS and Atom feeds. It reads URLs from the source Sheet and processes them in batches to minimize API calls. If a feed URL is invalid or temporarily unavailable, the run continues with the remaining feeds and logs the issue for troubleshooting. Destination data contains only items that pass the last-3-days filter, keeping the history focused.
Yes. The 3-day window is configurable during setup and can be changed to fit your review cadence. Changes apply to future runs and are logged for traceability. If you adjust the window, historical data may be pruned differently on subsequent runs. Consider aligning the window with your review cycle to maintain consistent history.
The agent can run on demand or on a schedule via an external scheduler. Each run reports status, counts processed items, and logs any errors. Scheduling can align with your review cadence (e.g., daily or multiple times per day). If a run fails, you can trigger a retry or investigate the log for root causes.
Temporarily unavailable feeds are skipped for that cycle and logged. The agent continues processing the remaining feeds in the batch. On the next run, it attempts to fetch again from the skipped URLs. This prevents a single outage from blocking the entire workflow.
Access uses Google authentication with the permissions granted to the Sheets involved. Data remains within your Google Workspace and is not copied to external systems by default. The workflow operates within the bounds of your configured Sheets and APIs. If needed, you can restrict the Sheets to specific users and enforce access controls.
Yes. You can specify different sheet names and ranges for both source and destination. The agent reads from the configured source and writes to the configured destination. Customization allows you to fit existing workflows without restructuring your data. Changes are applied to subsequent runs after you save the configuration.
The agent maintains a run log and records errors for each cycle. You can review the log to diagnose failures and understand which feeds encountered issues. Optional alerts can be configured to notify when a run fails or when specific error codes appear. Logs provide a traceable history to support audits and improvements.
An autonomous AI agent that reads RSS feed URLs from a source Google Sheet, filters items to the last 3 days, writes results to a destination Sheet, and removes older entries to keep the history fresh.
