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Auto-generate social media videos with GPT-5 and publish via Blotato

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

1. Workflow Overview

Auto Generate Social Media Videos with GPT 5 and Publish via Blotato ️ Disclaimer : This workflow uses Community Nodes (Blota...

Best for

  • Social Media automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.telegramtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Auto-generate social media videos with GPT-5 and publish via Blotato
Workflow name
Auto-generate social media videos with GPT-5 and publish via Blotato

Auto-Generate Social Media Videos with GPT-5 and Publish via Blotato

> ⚠️ Disclaimer: This workflow uses Community Nodes (Blotato) and requires a self-hosted n8n instance with "Verified Community Nodes" enabled.


👥 Who is this for?

This workflow is perfect for:

  • Content creators and influencers who post regularly on social media
  • Marketing teams that want to scale branded video production
  • Solo entrepreneurs looking to automate their video marketing
  • Agencies managing multi-client social media publishing

💡 What problem is this workflow solving?

Creating high-quality video content and publishing consistently on multiple platforms is time-consuming.
You often need to:

  • Write compelling captions and titles
  • Adapt content to fit each platform’s requirements
  • Publish manually or across disconnected tools

This workflow automates the entire process — from idea to publishing — so you can focus on growth and creativity, not logistics.


⚙️ What this workflow does

  1. Receives a video idea via Telegram
  2. Saves metadata to Google Sheets
  3. Transcribes the video using OpenAI Whisper
  4. Generates a catchy title and caption using GPT-5
  5. Uploads the final media to Blotato
  6. Publishes the video automatically to:
    • TikTok
    • Instagram
    • YouTube Shorts
    • Facebook
    • X (Twitter)
    • Threads
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Bluesky
  7. Updates the post status in Google Sheets
  8. Sends confirmation via Telegram

🧰 Setup

Before launching the workflow, make sure to:

  1. Create a Blotato Pro account and generate your API Key
  2. Enable Verified Community Nodes in the n8n Admin Panel
  3. Install the Blotato community node in n8n
  4. Create your Blotato credential using the API key
  5. Make a copy of this Google Sheet template
  6. Ensure your Google Drive folder with videos is shared publicly (viewable by anyone with the link)
  7. Link your Telegram Bot and configure the trigger node
  8. Follow the sticky note instructions inside the workflow

🛠️ How to customize this workflow

  • Modify the GPT-5 prompt to reflect your brand voice or campaign tone
  • Add/remove social platforms depending on your strategy
  • Include additional AI modules (e.g., for voiceover or thumbnails)
  • Insert review/approval steps (via Slack, email, or Telegram)
  • Connect Airtable, Notion, or your CRM to track results

This is your all-in-one AI video publishing engine, built for automation, scale, and growth across the social web.


📄 Documentation: Notion Guide


Need help customizing?

Contact me for consulting and support : Linkedin / Youtube

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 - Upload Video to BLOTATO

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 2 - Youtube

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 3 - Tiktok

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Merge

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 5 - Linkedin

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Facebook

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 7 - Instagram

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Threads

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 9 - Bluesky

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - Pinterest

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 11 - Twitter (X)

Type / Role
@blotato/n8n-nodes-blotato.blotato - blotato
Config choices
Version 2

Block 12 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 14 - Get Google Drive ID

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 15 - Telegram - Receive Video Idea

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegramTrigger - telegramTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 16 - Google Sheets - Create Row

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 17 - Telegram - Download Video

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 18 - Google Drive - Upload Video

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

Block 19 - OpenAI - Transcribe Video to Text

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 20 - Google Sheets - Save Video Info

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 21 - Google Sheets - Save Transcript

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 22 - Merge - Join Video + Transcript

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 23 - Google Sheets - Read Data for AI

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 24 - AI Agent - Generate Title & Caption

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 2

Showing the first 24 of 31 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Auto-generate social media videos with GPT-5 and publish via Blotato
Complexity advanced
Nodes 31
Categories Social Media, Multimodal AI
Author Dr. Firas
Published 14 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7348/7348.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 Auto-generate social media videos with GPT-5 and publish via Blotato do?

Auto Generate Social Media Videos with GPT 5 and Publish via Blotato ️ Disclaimer : This workflow uses Community Nodes (Blota...

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 Social Media, Multimodal AI use case.