Discover & analyze TikTok influencers with Bright Data, Claude AI & email outreach

🎯 Automated TikTok Influencer Discovery & Analysis

A complete n8n automation that discovers TikTok influencers using Bright Data, evaluates their fit using Claude AI, and sends personalized outreach emails. Designed for marketing teams and brands that need a scalable, intelligent way to find and connect with relevant creators.

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📋 Overview

This workflow provides a full-service influencer discovery pipeline: it finds TikTok profiles using search keywords, uses AI to assess alignment with your brand, and initiates contact with qualified influencers. Ideal for influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and campaign planning.

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✨ Key Features

• 🔍 Keyword-Based Discovery
  Locate TikTok influencers by specific niche-related keywords.

• 📊 Bright Data Integration
  Access accurate TikTok profile data from Bright Data’s datasets.

• 🤖 AI-Powered Analysis
  Claude AI evaluates each profile's fit with your brand based on bio, content, and more.

• 📧 Smart Email Notifications
  Sends tailored outreach emails to creators deemed highly relevant.

• 📈 Data Storage
  Google Sheets stores profile details, AI evaluation results, and outreach status.

• 🎯 Intelligent Filtering
  Processes only influencers who meet your criteria (e.g., 5000+ followers, industry match).

• ⚡ Fast & Reliable
  Uses professional scraping with robust error handling.

• 🔄 Batch Processing
  Supports bulk influencer processing through a single automated flow.

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🎯 What This Workflow Does

Input

• Search Keywords – TikTok terms for finding niche creators
• Business Info – Brand description and industry
• Collaboration Criteria – Follower count minimum, niche alignment

Processing Steps

1. Form Submission
2. TikTok Discovery via Bright Data
3. Data Extraction and Normalization
4. Save to Google Sheets
5. Relevance Scoring via Claude AI
6. Filtering Based on AI Score + Follower Count
7. Personalized Email Outreach

Output Data Points

Field	Description	Example
Profile ID	TikTok profile identifier	tiktoker123456
Username	TikTok handle	@creativecreator
URL	Profile link	https://tiktok.com/@creativecreator
Description	Creator bio	"Fashion & lifestyle content..."
Followers	Total follower count	50,000
Collaboration	AI assessment of brand fit	"Highly Relevant"
Analysis	50-word Claude AI relevance summary	"Strong alignment with fashion..."

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🚀 Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• n8n (cloud or self-hosted)
• Bright Data account with TikTok access
• Google Sheets + Gmail
• Anthropic Claude API key
• 10–15 minutes setup time

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Import Workflow via JSON in n8n
2. Configure Bright Data – Add API credentials and dataset ID
3. Google Sheets – Setup credentials and map columns
4. Claude AI – Insert API key and select desired model
5. Gmail – Authenticate Gmail and update mail node settings
6. Update Variables – Replace placeholders with business info
7. Test & Launch – Submit a sample form and verify all outputs

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📖 Usage Guide

Adding Search Keywords

Submit the form with search terms, business description, and industry category to trigger the workflow.

Understanding AI Analysis

• Emails are sent only if:
  • Collaboration status = Highly Relevant
  • Follower count ≥ 5000
  • Industry alignment confirmed
• Claude AI returns a 50-word analysis justifying the match

Customizing Filters

Edit the "Find the Collaborator" prompt to adjust:

• Follower thresholds
• Industry relevance
• Additional metrics (e.g., engagement rate)

Viewing Results

Google Sheets log includes:

• Influencer metadata
• AI scores and rationale
• Collaboration status
• Email delivery timestamp

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🔧 Customization Options

• Add More Fields: Engagement rate, contact email, content themes
• Email Personalization: Customize message templates or integrate other mail services
• Enhanced Filtering: Use engagement rates, region, content frequency

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🚨 Troubleshooting

Issue	Fix
Bright Data fails	Recheck API and dataset ID
No influencer data	Adjust keywords or dataset scope
Sheets permission error	Re-authenticate and check sharing
Claude fails	Validate API key and prompt
Emails not sent	Re-auth Gmail or update recipient field
Form not triggering	Reconfirm webhook URL and permissions

Advanced Debugging

• Check n8n execution logs
• Run individual nodes for pinpointing failures
• Confirm all data formats
• Handle API rate limits
• Add error-catch nodes for retries

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📊 Use Cases & Examples

• Brand Discovery: Fashion, tech, fitness creators
• Competitor Insights: Find influencers used by rival brands
• Campaign Planning: Build targeted influencer lists
• Market Research: Identify creator trends across regions

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⚙️ Advanced Configuration

• Batch Execution: Process multiple keywords with delay logic
• Engagement Metrics: Scrape and calculate likes-to-follower ratios
• CRM Integration: Sync qualified profiles to HubSpot, Salesforce, or Slack

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📈 Performance & Limits

• Processing Time: 3–5 minutes per keyword
• Concurrency: 3–5 simultaneous fetches (depends on plan)
• Accuracy: >95% influencer data reliability
• Success Rate: 90%+ for outreach and processing