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Copy viral reels with Gemini AI

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Video Guide I prepared a detailed guide that shows the whole process of building an AI tool to analyze Instagram Reels using n8n. [![Youtube Thumbnail](https://res.cloudinary.com/de9jgixzm/image/up...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.sort, n8n-nodes-base.limit, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.executeworkflow

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Copy viral reels with Gemini AI
Workflow name
Copy viral reels with Gemini AI

Video Guide

I prepared a detailed guide that shows the whole process of building an AI tool to analyze Instagram Reels using n8n.

Youtube Link

Who is this for?

This workflow is ideal for social media analysts, digital marketers, and content creators who want to leverage data-driven insights from their Instagram Reels. It's particularly useful for those looking to automate the analysis of video performance to inform strategy and content creation.

What problem does this workflow solve?

Analyzing video performance on Instagram can be tedious and time-consuming, requiring multiple steps and data extraction. This workflow automates the process of fetching, analyzing, and recording insights from Instagram Reels, making it simpler for users to track engagement metrics without manual intervention.

What this workflow does

This workflow integrates several services to analyze Instagram Reels, allowing users to:

  • Automatically fetch recent Reels from specified creators.
  • Analyze the most-watched videos for insights.
  • Store and manage data in Airtable for easy access and reporting.
  1. Initial Trigger: The process begins with a manual trigger that can later be modified for scheduled automation.
  2. Data Retrieval: It connects to Airtable to fetch a list of creators and their respective Instagram Reels.
  3. Video Analysis: It handles the fetching, downloading, and uploading of videos for analysis using an external service, simplifying performance tracking through a structured query process.
  4. Record Management: It saves relevant metrics and insights into Airtable, ensuring that users can access and organize their video analytics effectively.

Setup

  1. Create accounts:

    • Set up Airtable, Edify, n8n, and Gemini accounts.
  2. Prepare triggers and modules:

    • Replace credentials in each node accordingly.
  3. Configure data flow:

    • Ensure modules are set to fetch and analyze the correct data fields as outlined in the guide.
  4. Test the workflow:

    • Run the scenario manually to confirm that data is fetched and analyzed correctly.

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 - Wait

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

Block 2 - Set Prompt

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

Block 3 - Gemini - Generate Upload URL

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

Block 4 - Gemini - Upload File

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

Block 5 - Gemini - Ask Questions

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

Block 6 - Save Values

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

Block 7 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 8 - Apify - Fetch Reels

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

Block 9 - Sort

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

Block 10 - Limit

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

Block 11 - Save Fields

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

Block 12 - Loop Over Items

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

Block 13 - Execute Workflow1

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

Block 14 - Download File

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

Block 15 - Create Video

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

Block 16 - Get Video

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

Block 17 - Set Guideline

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

Block 18 - Sticky Note

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

Block 19 - Search Creators

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

Block 20 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 21 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 22 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 23 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 24 - Sticky Note5

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

Showing the first 24 of 29 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Copy viral reels with Gemini AI
Complexity advanced
Nodes 29
Categories Market Research, AI Summarization
Author Mark Shcherbakov
Published 24 Feb 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2993/2993.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 Copy viral reels with Gemini AI do?

Video Guide I prepared a detailed guide that shows the whole process of building an AI tool to analyze Instagram Reels using n8n. [![Youtube Thumbnail](https://res.cloudinary.com/de9jgixzm/image/up...

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 Market Research, AI Summarization use case.