Cross-post social content from Google Sheets to 5 platforms with OpenAI images

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1. Workflow Overview

This n8n template shows how to fully automate your social media workflow from Google Sheets to X, Threads, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram — with AI generated visuals. Instead of manually writing...

Best for

Social Media automation workflows
Multimodal AI automation workflows
advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.twitter, n8n-nodes-base.facebookgraphapi, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.linkedin, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Cross-post social content from Google Sheets to 5 platforms with OpenAI images
Workflow name: Cross-post social content from Google Sheets to 5 platforms with OpenAI images

This n8n template shows how to fully automate your social media workflow from Google Sheets to X, Threads, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram — with AI-generated visuals.

Instead of manually writing, designing, and posting content, this workflow turns a single Google Sheet row into multi-platform posts plus a custom AI image that matches your message.

You write once. n8n posts everywhere.

How it works

A scheduled trigger checks your Google Sheet for content marked “Ready To Post.”
The post text is pulled from Sheets and sent to all text-only platforms (X and Threads).
At the same time, an AI agent analyzes your post and generates a high-quality image prompt.
GPT-Image creates a custom visual based on that prompt.
The image is uploaded to ImgBB to create a shareable URL.
That image + your caption are automatically posted to LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Finally, your Google Sheet is updated so you never repost the same content twice.

How to use

Add your posts to Google Sheets in the Content column.
Set Status = Ready To Post when you want it published.
Make sure all platform credentials are connected in n8n.
Turn the workflow on and let it run automatically.

What you get

Hands-free posting to 5 platforms
AI-generated visuals for every post
Zero manual design work
Built-in error handling
No duplicate posts

Requirements

Google Sheets access
X (Twitter) account
Threads account
LinkedIn account
Facebook & Instagram Page access
ImgBB account
OpenAI credentials for image generation

Need help?

Ask in the n8n Forum or shoot me a DM on LinkedIn

Happy automating 🚀

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 - Get Content

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.7

Block 2 - Image Prompt Agent

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices: Version 1.9

Block 3 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 4 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 5 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 7 - X

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

Block 8 - Instagram

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

Block 9 - Facebook

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

Block 10 - Instagram Image

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

Block 11 - ImgBB

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.3

Block 12 - LinkedIn

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

Block 13 - Create Threads

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.3

Block 14 - Threads

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices: Version 4.3

Block 15 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 17 - Error

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.7

Block 18 - Done

Type / Role: n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices: Version 4.7

Block 19 - Generate an image

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices: Version 2

Block 20 - OpenRouter Gemini 2.5 Flash

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenRouter - lmChatOpenRouter
Config choices: Version 1

Block 21 - Sticky Note7

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Cross-post social content from Google Sheets to 5 platforms with OpenAI images
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	21
Categories	Social Media, Multimodal AI
Author	Vincent Nguyen
Published	12 Feb 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13323/13323.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.

Download workflow JSON Original n8n.io source Social Media workflows Multimodal AI workflows

Frequently asked questions

What does Cross-post social content from Google Sheets to 5 platforms with OpenAI images 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 Social Media, Multimodal AI use case.

Vincent Nguyen

3 workflows

Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent n8n-nodes-base.stickynote n8n-nodes-base.twitter n8n-nodes-base.facebookgraphapi n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.linkedin n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger

Complexity

advanced

Published 12 Feb 2026

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1. Workflow Overview

Best for

Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

This n8n template shows how to fully automate your social media workflow from Google Sheets to X, Threads, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram — with AI-generated visuals.

How it works

How to use

What you get

Requirements

Need help?

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Get Content

Block 2 - Image Prompt Agent

Block 3 - Sticky Note1

Block 4 - Sticky Note3

Block 5 - Sticky Note5

Block 6 - Sticky Note6

Block 7 - X

Block 8 - Instagram

Block 9 - Facebook

Block 10 - Instagram Image

Block 11 - ImgBB

Block 12 - LinkedIn

Block 13 - Create Threads

Block 14 - Threads

Block 15 - Schedule Trigger

Block 16 - Sticky Note4

Block 17 - Error

Block 18 - Done

Block 19 - Generate an image

Block 20 - OpenRouter Gemini 2.5 Flash

Block 21 - Sticky Note7

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