Developer & DevOps

Upload video, create playlist and add video to playlist

5 nodes 223 141 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

Automate video uploads to YouTube, create custom playlists, and organize content instantly. This workflow eliminates manual steps, allowing creators to manage multiple videos and collections efficiently without repetitive tasks.

How it works

  1. 1.Trigger the automation workflow manually to initiate video processing
  2. 2.Read the video file from your local system storage
  3. 3.Upload the video to your YouTube channel with metadata
  4. 4.Create a new playlist on YouTube using specified details
  5. 5.Automatically add the uploaded video to the created playlist

Use cases

  • Content creators managing regular uploads who need instant playlist organization
  • Educational institutions publishing course content in structured collections

Requirements

  • Active YouTube account with permissions to upload videos and manage playlists
  • Video file in a supported format stored locally on your device
  • Valid YouTube API credentials or OAuth token with appropriate scopes

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

YouTube

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 5
Apps 1
Views 223
Downloads 141

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (5)

On clicking 'execute'

Manual Trigger

#1

YouTube

You Tube

#2

Read Binary File

Read Binary File

#3

YouTube1

You Tube

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YouTube2

You Tube

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