Extract videos from Google Drive and publish to social media platforms
Workflow Description
This workflow monitors a Google Drive folder for new videos, extracts them, generates compelling captions using OpenAI's language models, and automatically publishes to Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube while sending real-time notifications via Telegram.
How it works
- 1.Monitor Google Drive folder and trigger workflow when new videos are uploaded
- 2.Retrieve video file details and send content to OpenAI for intelligent caption generation
- 3.Log and handle errors gracefully if any step in the distribution process fails
- 4.Save processed video files locally to prepare for platform-specific uploads
- 5.Send Telegram notifications with publishing status, platform links, and completion alerts
Use cases
- Content creators who manage multiple social platforms and need efficient multi-channel distribution
- Digital marketing agencies automating video publishing across client accounts
- Social media managers reducing manual upload time and ensuring consistent posting schedules
Requirements
- Active Google Drive account with a designated folder for video uploads
- OpenAI API key configured for automatic caption and description generation
- Connected Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube accounts with proper authentication
- Telegram bot set up with chat ID to receive workflow notifications
Service Value
Ideal as a smart automation service combining integrations and AI to produce ready-to-use results.
Apps Used
Details
How to Use
- 1.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (15)
Google Drive Trigger
Google Drive Trigger
Google Drive
Google Drive
Error Trigger
Error Trigger
Telegram
Set
If
If
Sticky Note
Sticky Note
Get Audio from Video
OpenAI
Read video from Google Drive
Write Binary File
Generate Description for Videos in Tiktok and Instagram
OpenAI
Read Video from Google Drive
Read Binary File
Read Video from Google Drive2
Read Binary File
Upload Video and Description to Tiktok
HTTP Request
Upload Video and Description to Instagram
HTTP Request
Read Video from Google Drive3
Read Binary File
Upload Video and Description to Youtube
HTTP Request