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1. Workflow Overview

Automated YouTube Shorts Creator from Google News Trends Transform trending Google News articles into engaging YouTube Shorts with this fully automated workflow. Save time and effort while creating...

Best for

Content Creation automation workflows
Multimodal AI automation workflows
advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.converttofile, n8n-nodes-base.googlecloudstorage

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Automatic YouTube shorts generator
Workflow name: Automatic YouTube shorts generator

Automated YouTube Shorts Creator from Google News Trends

Transform trending Google News articles into engaging YouTube Shorts with this fully automated workflow. Save time and effort while creating dynamic, eye-catching videos that are perfect for content creators, journalists, and digital marketers.

Key Features

Trend Analysis: Automatically fetch Google News articles and entertainment trends every 24 hours. AI-Powered Video Creation: Generate accurate transcripts from articles using Deepseek AI. Create visually appealing backgrounds with AI image generation tools. Add voiceovers with ElevenLabs TTS or similar services. Dynamic Video Compilation: Combine images, audio, and background music to craft short, dynamic videos. Fully customizable video length and music selection. YouTube Integration: Upload videos directly to YouTube, complete with autogenerated titles and descriptions. Organized Management: Titles and descriptions are saved to a Google Sheet for easy tracking and editing.

How It Works

Fetch trending topics from Google News using Deepseek.
Convert the article's content into a readable transcript.
Automatically create a voiceover, generate visuals, and combine them into a complete video.
Upload the video to YouTube with a dynamic caption and description.

Who Is It For?

Content creators looking to expand their reach on YouTube Shorts.
News agencies aiming to deliver content faster.
Digital marketers needing quick, engaging videos.

Setup Requirements

API keys for Google News, ElevenLabs, OpenAI, and Deepseek. Basic knowledge of API integration and video content creation.

Start creating trending, eye-catching YouTube Shorts in minutes. Automate your workflow and stay ahead in the content game!

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 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

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

Block 2 - Video Category

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

Block 3 - Fetch Elevenlabs

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

Block 4 - Wait

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

Block 5 - Download Audio

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

Block 6 - Open AI Whisper

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

Block 7 - Create a list of Image Text

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

Block 8 - Split Out

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

Block 9 - Convert to Flux Prompt

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

Block 10 - Split Out - Image prompts

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

Block 11 - Get image Base 64

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

Block 12 - Convert to File

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

Block 13 - Wait1

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

Block 14 - Save images to GC

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

Block 15 - Limit

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

Block 16 - Image Link

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

Block 17 - Combine Transcript

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

Block 18 - Map Music

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

Block 19 - Map Public Link

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

Block 20 - Save Audio

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

Block 21 - Create Video

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

Block 22 - Wait2

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

Block 23 - Get Video Progress

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

Block 24 - Code1

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

Showing the first 24 of 34 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Automatic YouTube shorts generator
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	34
Categories	Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author	Samautomation.work
Published	07 Feb 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2856/2856.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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Automatic YouTube shorts generator 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 Content Creation, Multimodal AI use case.

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Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger n8n-nodes-base.set n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.wait n8n-nodes-base.code n8n-nodes-base.splitout n8n-nodes-base.converttofile n8n-nodes-base.googlecloudstorage

Complexity

advanced

Published 07 Feb 2025

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Important notice

1. Workflow Overview

Best for

Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

Automated YouTube Shorts Creator from Google News Trends

Key Features

How It Works

Who Is It For?

Setup Requirements

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Block 2 - Video Category

Block 3 - Fetch Elevenlabs

Block 4 - Wait

Block 5 - Download Audio

Block 6 - Open AI Whisper

Block 7 - Create a list of Image Text

Block 8 - Split Out

Block 9 - Convert to Flux Prompt

Block 10 - Split Out - Image prompts

Block 11 - Get image Base 64

Block 12 - Convert to File

Block 13 - Wait1

Block 14 - Save images to GC

Block 15 - Limit

Block 16 - Image Link

Block 17 - Combine Transcript

Block 18 - Map Music

Block 19 - Map Public Link

Block 20 - Save Audio

Block 21 - Create Video

Block 22 - Wait2

Block 23 - Get Video Progress

Block 24 - Code1

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