Automated Instagram reels workflow

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1. Workflow Overview

This workflow automates the process of creating and posting Instagram Reels, combining Google Drive, AI, Airtable, and the Facebook Graph API. It supports two content creation paths: 1. Scheduled R...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatgooglegemini, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, n8n-nodes-base.airtable, n8n-nodes-base.facebookgraphapi, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.code

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Automated Instagram reels workflow
Workflow name: Automated Instagram reels workflow

This workflow automates the process of creating and posting Instagram Reels, combining Google Drive, AI, Airtable, and the Facebook Graph API. It supports two content creation paths:

Scheduled Random Video Selection & Posting

Selects a random video from a Google Drive folder named "Random video mover" based on a schedule.

Moves the video to a processing folder for posting.

Manual Upload Trigger & Posting

Watches a specific Google Drive folder ("n8n reels automation on instagram").

Triggers the workflow when a new video is uploaded.

Core Process (applies to both paths)

Download Video from Google Drive.

AI Caption Generation with Google Gemini, using the file name as context. The AI creates concise captions with hashtags and a call-to-action.

Airtable Logging to store video name, caption, and URL.

Instagram Reels Posting via the Facebook Graph API.

Recent Change In early 2025, Meta tightened its requirements for video_url and image_url parameters. URLs must now be direct, public links to the raw media file with no redirects or authentication. Google Drive links no longer work.

Our Fix

Store the binary file locally on the n8n server at /tmp/video.mp4.

Serve the file through a public n8n webhook with the correct Content-Type.

Use the webhook URL in the Facebook Graph API request.

Upload succeeds without the “Media download has failed” error.

Cleanup

Deletes the temporary file after posting.

Benefits

Saves time with full automation.

Improves engagement through AI-generated captions.

Keeps content organized in Airtable.

Works with Meta’s updated API requirements by hosting files directly from the n8n server.

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 - Post File Upload in Google Drive Folder Trigger

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

Block 2 - Post File Download in N8N (Google Drive Node)

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

Block 3 - Google Gemini Chat Model

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatGoogleGemini - lmChatGoogleGemini
Config choices: Version 1

Block 4 - AI Agent

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

Block 5 - Airtable

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.airtable - airtable
Config choices: Version 2.1

Block 6 - container

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

Block 7 - Post to IG

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

Block 8 - Google Drive1

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

Block 9 - Wait

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 10 - Wait1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 11 - Code

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

Block 12 - HTTP Request

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 13 - HTTP Request1

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.2

Block 14 - Schedule Trigger1

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

Block 15 - Code1

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 18 - Wait2

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices: Version 1.1

Block 19 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 20 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 21 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 22 - Read/Write Files from Disk

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

Block 23 - Respond to Webhook

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
Config choices: Version 1.4

Block 24 - Webhook

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

Showing the first 24 of 26 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Automated Instagram reels workflow
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	26
Categories	Social Media, Multimodal AI
Author	Iniyavan JC
Published	23 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5139/5139.json as the source template for this automation.
2. Import the template into n8n

Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
3. Configure credentials and variables

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

Download workflow JSON Original n8n.io source Social Media workflows Multimodal AI workflows

Frequently asked questions

What does Automated Instagram reels workflow do?

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.

Iniyavan JC

4 workflows

Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger n8n-nodes-base.googledrive @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatgooglegemini @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent n8n-nodes-base.airtable n8n-nodes-base.facebookgraphapi n8n-nodes-base.wait n8n-nodes-base.code

Complexity

advanced

Published 23 Jun 2025

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Important notice

1. Workflow Overview

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Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Post File Upload in Google Drive Folder Trigger

Block 2 - Post File Download in N8N (Google Drive Node)

Block 3 - Google Gemini Chat Model

Block 4 - AI Agent

Block 5 - Airtable

Block 6 - container

Block 7 - Post to IG

Block 8 - Google Drive1

Block 9 - Wait

Block 10 - Wait1

Block 11 - Code

Block 12 - HTTP Request

Block 13 - HTTP Request1

Block 14 - Schedule Trigger1

Block 15 - Code1

Block 16 - Sticky Note

Block 17 - Sticky Note1

Block 18 - Wait2

Block 19 - Sticky Note2

Block 20 - Sticky Note4

Block 21 - Sticky Note3

Block 22 - Read/Write Files from Disk

Block 23 - Respond to Webhook

Block 24 - Webhook

3. Summary Table

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

2. Import the template into n8n

3. Configure credentials and variables

4. Test with sample data

5. Activate and monitor

5. General Notes & Resources

Frequently asked questions