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Convert YouTube videos to shorts with Klap & auto-post to multiple social platforms

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1. Workflow Overview

Convert YouTube videos to viral Shorts with Klap and auto post with Blotato ️ Disclaimer: This workflow uses Community No...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.telegramtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets

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
Convert YouTube videos to shorts with Klap & auto-post to multiple social platforms
Workflow name
Convert YouTube videos to shorts with Klap & auto-post to multiple social platforms

Convert YouTube videos to viral Shorts with Klap and auto-post with Blotato

> ⚠️ Disclaimer: This workflow uses Community Nodes and requires a self-hosted n8n instance.

Who is this for?

This workflow is perfect for content creators, YouTubers, marketing teams and entrepreneurs who want to effortlessly convert long YouTube videos into short, viral-ready clips and publish them automatically on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts and other platforms.

What problem is this workflow solving?

Manually creating short, engaging clips from YouTube videos takes hours:

  • Selecting highlights
  • Adding subtitles and effects
  • Downloading and editing
  • Posting individually on each platform

This workflow eliminates all of that:

  • AI-powered Shorts generation with Klap
  • Smart scheduling based on your posting calendar
  • Full automation of uploads to multiple platforms

What this workflow does

From a simple YouTube link sent via Telegram, the workflow:

  1. Extracts the YouTube URL and number of Shorts requested
  2. Sends the video to Klap for AI-powered Shorts generation
  3. Checks when the Shorts are ready
  4. Schedules publication times based on your custom settings
  5. Uploads the Shorts to Blotato
  6. Auto-posts on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram and more
  7. Sends a confirmation recap to Telegram

Setup

  1. Connect your Telegram bot to the trigger node
  2. Add your Klap API key for video processing
  3. Link your Google Sheets with your scheduling preferences
  4. Add your Blotato API key and social platform IDs
  5. Adjust the number of Shorts generated if needed
  6. Modify the scheduling logic or time windows in the Google Sheets

How to customize this workflow to your needs

  • Change AI video settings in the Klap API request
  • Adjust time windows and frequency in the scheduling nodes
  • Limit the workflow to specific platforms (e.g., TikTok only)
  • Add a manual approval step before publishing
  • Modify the Telegram recap message content

📄 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 - Assign Social Media IDs

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

Block 2 - Upload Video to Blotato

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

Block 3 - INSTAGRAM

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

Block 4 - YOUTUBE

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

Block 5 - TIKTOK

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

Block 6 - FACEBOOK

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

Block 7 - THREADS

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

Block 8 - LINKEDIN

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

Block 9 - BLUESKY

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

Block 10 - PINTEREST

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note

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

Block 12 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 14 - Trigger: Receive YouTube URL via Telegram

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

Block 15 - Extract YouTube URL & Number of Shorts

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

Block 16 - Send Video to Klap for Shorts Generation

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

Block 17 - Check Shorts Generation Status

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

Block 18 - Is Video Processing Complete?

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

Block 19 - Wait Before Checking Status Again

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

Block 20 - List Generated Clip Ideas

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

Block 21 - Export HD Short from Klap

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

Block 22 - Fetch Final Shorts URLs

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

Block 23 - Are All Shorts Ready?

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

Block 24 - Ready to Schedule Shorts?

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

Showing the first 24 of 35 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Convert YouTube videos to shorts with Klap & auto-post to multiple social platforms
Complexity advanced
Nodes 35
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Dr. Firas
Published 02 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5608/5608.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 Convert YouTube videos to shorts with Klap & auto-post to multiple social platforms do?

Convert YouTube videos to viral Shorts with Klap and auto post with Blotato ️ Disclaimer: This workflow uses Community No...

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.