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AI video summarization with VLM run - automated content analysis for teams

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. Automatically transform your video uploads into AI powered summaries with key topic extraction a...

Best for

  • Content Creation automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, @vlm-run/n8n-nodes-vlmrun.vlmrun, n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.slack

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Mirajul Mohin.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
AI video summarization with VLM run - automated content analysis for teams
Workflow name
AI video summarization with VLM run - automated content analysis for teams

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.

Automatically transform your video uploads into AI-powered summaries with key topic extraction and instant team notifications.

What this workflow does

  1. Monitors Google Drive for new video uploads
  2. Downloads and processes videos using VLM Run AI
  3. Generates intelligent summaries with key topics extracted
  4. Posts results to Slack for immediate team access

Setup

Prerequisites: Google Drive account, VLM Run API credentials, Slack workspace, self-hosted n8n.

You need to install VLM Run community node

Quick Setup:

  1. Configure Google Drive OAuth2 and create video upload folder
  2. Add VLM Run API credentials
  3. Set up Slack integration for notifications
  4. Update folder/channel IDs in workflow nodes
  5. Test and activate

Perfect for

  • Meeting recordings and training videos
  • Webinar summaries and educational content
  • Content analysis and team collaboration
  • Any video content requiring quick insights

Key Benefits

  • Asynchronous processing handles large files without timeouts
  • Multi-format support for MP4, AVI, MOV, WebM, MKV
  • Instant team updates via Slack notifications
  • Saves hours of manual video review time

How to customize

Extend by adding:

  • Video categorization and tagging
  • Integration with project management tools
  • Email notifications alongside Slack
  • Searchable video databases with summaries

This workflow transforms lengthy videos into actionable insights, making your content instantly accessible and shareable with your team.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - 🎥 Workflow Overview

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - 📁 Input Documentation

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - 🤖 AI Processing Documentation

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - 🔗 Async Processing Documentation

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - 💬 Output Documentation

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - VLM Run Video Summarizer

Type / Role
@vlm-run/n8n-nodes-vlmrun.vlmRun - vlmRun
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Monitor Video Uploads

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDriveTrigger - googleDriveTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Download Video File

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - googleDrive
Config choices
Version 3

Block 9 - Receive VLM Run Callback

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - Send Summary to Team

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.3

3. Summary Table

Workflow AI video summarization with VLM run - automated content analysis for teams
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 10
Categories Content Creation, AI Summarization
Author Mirajul Mohin
Published 21 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5108/5108.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does AI video summarization with VLM run - automated content analysis for teams do?

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. Automatically transform your video uploads into AI powered summaries with key topic extraction a...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Content Creation, AI Summarization use case.