Integration
n8n
Connect to n8n workflows via webhook. Self-host for complete control or use n8n Cloud for managed automation.
Open-source automation
n8n is the open-source workflow automation tool that gives you complete control. Self-host it on your own infrastructure for maximum privacy and customization, or use n8n Cloud for managed hosting.
With 200+ integrations and the ability to add custom code nodes, n8n can handle virtually any workflow. Connect your Publish Owl articles to any system you can imagine.
Perfect for developers and teams who want open-source flexibility without vendor lock-in.
Supported Features
- Full article data payload
- Title, content, excerpt
- Featured image URL
- Custom slug
- Scheduled delivery
- Optional auth header
- All metadata fields
- Self-hosted or Cloud
Setup
Create your workflow
Add Webhook Trigger
In n8n, create a new workflow. Add a 'Webhook' trigger node and set the HTTP Method to POST.
Copy Production URL
Copy the Production URL from the webhook node. This is the URL you'll use in Publish Owl.
Connect Publish Owl
Add a new site, select n8n, and paste the webhook URL. Optionally add an Authorization header if your webhook requires authentication.
Build Your Workflow
Add nodes to process your article. Your payload includes: title, content, slug, excerpt, featuredImage, tags, categories, status, and metadata.
Self-Hosted
Your data, your servers
Self-hosting n8n means your article data never touches third-party servers. Run it on your own infrastructure with Docker, directly on a VM, or in Kubernetes.
Get all the power of workflow automation while maintaining complete control over your data and systems.
Why n8n?
- Open source - MIT licensed, modify freely
- Self-hostable - Run on your infrastructure
- 200+ integrations - Extensive node library
- Code nodes - JavaScript/Python when needed
- No vendor lock-in - Export workflows anytime
- Active community - Regular updates and support
What is Publish Owl?
AI workflows that think like a content team
Publish Owl orchestrates multiple AI models in sequence, where each step builds on the previous. Just like a content team where researchers hand off to writers, who hand off to editors.
You define the workflow once, then run it with any keyword or data source. The platform handles everything from initial research to final publication on your CMS of choice.
Use your own API keys for complete cost control. No middleman markup, no hidden fees. Just direct access to the AI providers you choose.
Configure every detail: prompts, style guides, AI provider, image generation, and more. Save it once, reuse it endlessly.
Feed keywords, CSV data, or Google Sheets. Each input produces an article based on your agent's settings.
Articles go directly to WordPress, Ghost, Webflow, and other supported platforms with optional scheduling and drip publishing.
Why BYOK?
Skip the hidden markup
Most AI content platforms meter your usage behind subscription tiers. What costs them pennies in API calls gets marked up 10-50x before it reaches you through article limits and pricing tiers.
Publish Owl uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model. You connect your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or others, and pay the AI providers directly at their rates.
No middleman. No hidden fees. No surprise bills. Just transparent, direct API costs that you control.
Get Started
From zero to published in five steps
Configure API Keys
Add your AI provider credentials in Settings. Start with one provider. You can always add more later.
Connect Your CMS
Optional. Link your WordPress, Ghost, or other platform for automatic publishing. You can also generate locally.
Create a Workflow
Set up your content workflow. Choose your AI providers, write prompts, and configure any optional features.
Add Keywords
Enter topics for your articles, or upload a spreadsheet for Template/pSEO mode. Each keyword becomes one article.
Generate & Publish
Run your workflow and watch articles generate in real-time. Edit if needed, then publish to your CMS.