Block 1 - form_trigger
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger - formTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 2.2
Clone viral TikTok & Instagram reels with Apify and Gemini 2.5 Pro
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1. Workflow Overview
Reverse engineer short form videos from Instagram and TikTok using Gemini AI Who's it for Content creators, AI video enthusiasts, and digital marketers who want to analyze successful short form vid...
Best for
- Content Creation automation workflows
- AI Summarization automation workflows
- advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates
Tools used
n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.switch, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.extractfromfile, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.slack, n8n-nodes-base.converttofile
Source and attribution
This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Lucas Walter.
Original n8n.io source1.1 Workflow description
- Title
- Clone viral TikTok & Instagram reels with Apify and Gemini 2.5 Pro
- Workflow name
- Clone viral TikTok & Instagram reels with Apify and Gemini 2.5 Pro
Reverse engineer short-form videos from Instagram and TikTok using Gemini AI
Who's it for
Content creators, AI video enthusiasts, and digital marketers who want to analyze successful short-form videos and understand their production techniques. Perfect for anyone looking to reverse-engineer viral content or create detailed prompts for AI video generation tools like Google Veo or Sora.
How it works
This automation takes any Instagram Reel or TikTok URL and performs a forensic analysis of the video content. The workflow downloads the video, converts it to base64, and uses Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro vision API to generate an extremely detailed "Generative Manifest" - a comprehensive prompt that could be used to recreate the video with AI tools.
The analysis includes:
- Visual medium identification (film stock, camera sensor, lens characteristics)
- Color grading and lighting breakdown
- Shot-by-shot deconstruction with precise timing
- Camera movement and framing details
- Subject description and action choreography
- Environmental and atmospheric details
How to set up
Configure API credentials:
- Add your Apify API key for video scraping
- Set up Google Gemini API authentication
Set up Slack integration (optional):
- Configure Slack OAuth for result sharing
- Update the channel ID where results should be posted
Access the form:
- The workflow creates a web form where you can input video URLs
- Form accepts both Instagram Reel and TikTok URLs
Requirements
- Apify account with API access for video scraping
- Google Cloud account with Gemini API enabled
- Slack workspace (optional, for sharing results)
- Videos must be publicly accessible (no private accounts)
How to customize the workflow
- Modify the analysis prompt: Edit the "set_base_prompt" node to adjust the depth and focus of the video analysis
- Add different platforms: Extend the switch node to handle other video platforms
- Integrate with other tools: Replace Slack with email, Discord, or other notification systems
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 2 - switch_platform
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.switch - switch
- Config choices
- Version 3.2
Block 3 - scrape_ig_reel
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 4 - download_ig_reel
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 5 - scrape_tiktok
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 6 - download_tiktok
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 7 - tiktok_to_base64
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.extractFromFile - extractFromFile
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 8 - set_tiktok_result
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 9 - analyze_tiktok
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 10 - set_base_prompt
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 11 - build_final_tiktok_prompt
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 12 - build_final_ig_prompt
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
Block 13 - ig_to_base64
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.extractFromFile - extractFromFile
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 14 - analyze_ig_reel
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 15 - set_ig_result
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.4
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 - Sticky Note2
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 19 - send_prompt_msg
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
- Config choices
- Version 2.3
Block 20 - Convert to File
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.convertToFile - convertToFile
- Config choices
- Version 1.1
Block 21 - upload_file
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
- Config choices
- Version 2.3
Block 22 - Sticky Note3
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
3. Summary Table
| Workflow | Clone viral TikTok & Instagram reels with Apify and Gemini 2.5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Complexity | advanced |
| Nodes | 22 |
| Categories | Content Creation, AI Summarization |
| Author | Lucas Walter |
| Published | 17 Jul 2025 |
4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch
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1. Download the workflow JSON
Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6104/6104.json as the source template for this automation.
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2. Import the template into n8n
Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
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3. Configure credentials and variables
Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
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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.
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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 Clone viral TikTok & Instagram reels with Apify and Gemini 2.5 Pro do?
Reverse engineer short form videos from Instagram and TikTok using Gemini AI Who's it for Content creators, AI video enthusiasts, and digital marketers who want to analyze successful short form vid...
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.