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Extract videos from Google Drive and publish to social media platforms

15 nodes 160 86 Automatic trigger
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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. 1.Monitor Google Drive folder and trigger workflow when new videos are uploaded
  2. 2.Retrieve video file details and send content to OpenAI for intelligent caption generation
  3. 3.Log and handle errors gracefully if any step in the distribution process fails
  4. 4.Save processed video files locally to prepare for platform-specific uploads
  5. 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

Google Drive Telegram OpenAI

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 15
Apps 3
Views 160
Downloads 86

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 (15)

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Google Drive Trigger

Google Drive Trigger

#1

Google Drive

Google Drive

#2

Error Trigger

Error Trigger

#3

Telegram

Set

#4

If

If

#5

Sticky Note

Sticky Note

#6

Get Audio from Video

OpenAI

#7

Read video from Google Drive

Write Binary File

#8

Generate Description for Videos in Tiktok and Instagram

OpenAI

#9

Read Video from Google Drive

Read Binary File

#10

Read Video from Google Drive2

Read Binary File

#11

Upload Video and Description to Tiktok

HTTP Request

#12

Upload Video and Description to Instagram

HTTP Request

#13

Read Video from Google Drive3

Read Binary File

#14

Upload Video and Description to Youtube

HTTP Request

#15