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Bilibili video downloader with Google Drive upload & email notification

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1. Workflow Overview

Bilibili Video Downloader with Google Drive Upload & Email Notification Automate downloading of Bilibili videos via the [Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI)](https://rapidapi.com/skdeveloper/a...

Best for

  • File Management automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.emailsend, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Bilibili video downloader with Google Drive upload & email notification
Workflow name
Bilibili video downloader with Google Drive upload & email notification

Bilibili Video Downloader with Google Drive Upload & Email Notification

Automate downloading of Bilibili videos via the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI), upload them to Google Drive, and notify users by email β€” all using n8n workflow automation.


🧠 Workflow Overview

This n8n automation allows users to:

  1. Submit a Bilibili video URL.
  2. Fetch download info from the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI).
  3. Automatically download and upload the video to Google Drive.
  4. Share the file and send an email notification to the user.

βš™οΈ Node-by-Node Explanation

Node Function
On form submission Triggers when a user submits the Bilibili video URL through the form.
Fetch Bilibili Video Info from API Sends the video URL to the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI) to retrieve download info.
Check API Response Status Validates that the API returned a 200 success status before proceeding.
Download Video File Downloads the actual video from the provided resource URL.
Upload Video to Google Drive Uploads the downloaded video file to the user’s connected Google Drive.
Google Drive Set Permission Sets sharing permissions to make the uploaded video publicly accessible.
Success Notification Email with Drive Link Sends the Google Drive link to the user via email upon successful upload.
Processing Delay Adds a delay before executing error handling if something fails.
Failure Notification Email Sends an error notification to the user if download/upload fails.

🧩 How to Configure Google Drive in n8n

  1. In n8n, open Credentials β†’ New β†’ Google Drive.
  2. Choose OAuth2 authentication.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Google account.
  4. Use the newly created credential in both Upload Video and Set Permission nodes.
  5. Test the connection to ensure access to your Drive.

πŸ”‘ How to Obtain Your RapidAPI Key

To use the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI):

  1. Visit bilibili videodownloade.
  2. Click Subscribe to Test (you can choose free or paid plans).
  3. Copy your x-rapidapi-key from the β€œEndpoints” section.
  4. Paste the key into your n8n Fetch Bilibili Video Info from API node header.

Example header:

{
  "x-rapidapi-host": "bilibili-video-downloader.p.rapidapi.com",
  "x-rapidapi-key": "your-rapidapi-key-here"
}

πŸ’‘ Use Case

This automation is ideal for:

  • Content creators archiving Bilibili videos.
  • Researchers collecting media resources.
  • Teams that need centralized video storage in Google Drive.
  • Automated content management workflows.

πŸš€ Benefits

βœ… No manual downloads – fully automated. βœ… Secure cloud storage via Google Drive. βœ… Instant user notification on success or failure. βœ… Scalable for multiple users or URLs. βœ… Powered by the reliable Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI).


πŸ‘₯ Who Is This For

  • n8n developers wanting to explore advanced workflow automations.
  • Content managers handling large volumes of Bilibili content.
  • Digital archivists storing video data in Google Drive.
  • Educators sharing Bilibili educational videos securely.

🏁 Summary

With this n8n workflow, you can seamlessly integrate the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI) into your automation stack β€” enabling effortless video downloading, Google Drive uploading, and user notifications in one unified system.

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 - On form submission

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger - formTrigger
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 2 - Google Drive Set Permission

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

Block 3 - Check API Response Status

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 4 - Download Video File

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

Block 5 - Upload Video to Google Drive

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

Block 6 - Failure Notification Email

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

Block 7 - Success Notification Email with Drive Link

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

Block 8 - Processing Delay

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

Block 9 - Fetch Bilibili Video Info from API

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note7

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note8

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

Block 19 - Sticky Note9

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Bilibili video downloader with Google Drive upload & email notification
Complexity advanced
Nodes 19
Categories File Management
Author Sk developer
Published 29 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/10265/10265.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 Bilibili video downloader with Google Drive upload & email notification do?

Bilibili Video Downloader with Google Drive Upload & Email Notification Automate downloading of Bilibili videos via the [Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI)](https://rapidapi.com/skdeveloper/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 File Management use case.