Detect viral YouTube videos with AI analysis and email reports
## Analyze YouTube videos for virality with an AI-powered report
This workflow automates the discovery and analysis of potentially viral YouTube videos. It searches for recent, popular videos based on a keyword, calculates a unique **"Algorithmic Lift Score"** to measure virality, and uses an AI agent to generate an insightful summary report that is sent directly to your email.
## What it does
This workflow identifies videos that are outperforming their channel's baseline, a key indicator of viral potential. It operates in several stages:
1. **Searches YouTube:** It finds recent, top-performing videos based on your specified keyword and timeframe.
2. **Gathers Data:** For each video found, it fetches detailed statistics for both the video (views, likes, comments) and its channel (subscriber count, total views).
3. **Calculates Virality Score:** It calculates an "Algorithmic Lift Score" for each video. This custom metric prioritizes videos that achieve high view counts and engagement relative to their channel's subscriber base.
4. **Analyzes with AI:** The top 5 videos, sorted by their virality score, are sent to an AI agent (pre-configured for OpenAI). The AI generates a concise summary highlighting trends, top performers, and other noteworthy patterns.
5. **Sends Email Report:** The final AI-generated analysis is converted to HTML and emailed to you, providing a ready-to-read report on what's trending in your niche.
## Who it's for
This workflow is perfect for:
* **Content Creators** looking for trending topics and content ideas.
* **Digital Marketers** conducting competitor analysis or market research.
* **Social Media Managers** wanting to understand what content resonates on YouTube.
* **Data Analysts** who need to automate the collection and analysis of YouTube trends.
## Requirements
* A **Google API Key** with the "YouTube Data API v3" enabled.
* An **OpenAI API Key** (or another compatible AI model credential).
* A connected **Gmail account** in n8n to send the final report.
## How to set up
1. **Configure the `Setup` Node:** Click on the "Setup" node and fill in the values:
* `query`: The keyword you want to search for (e.g., "AI tools").
* `GoogleAPIkey`: Your Google API key.
* `daysback`: How many days in the past to search for new videos.
* `maxResult`: The number of videos to analyze (e.g., 20).
* `email`: The email address where the report will be sent.
2. **Set AI Credentials:** Click the "OpenAI Chat Model" node and add your OpenAI API key to the credentials.
3. **Set Gmail Credentials:** Click the "Send_Report" node and connect your Gmail account to the credentials.
