Instagram carousel posts from Google Drive via Cloudinary with Telegram alerts

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1. Workflow Overview

This n8n workflow automates the creation and publishing of Instagram carousel posts by downloading images from Google Drive, uploading them to Cloudinary for hosting, and publishing them as a coord...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.facebookgraphapi, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Instagram carousel posts from Google Drive via Cloudinary with Telegram alerts
Workflow name: Instagram carousel posts from Google Drive via Cloudinary with Telegram alerts

Overview

This workflow is perfect for social media managers and content creators who need to publish coordinated multi-image posts from cloud-stored assets with minimal manual intervention.

Key Features

Multi-Image Processing:

Handles multiple images for carousel posts automatically

Cloud Image Hosting:

Uses Cloudinary for reliable image hosting and delivery

Instagram API Integration:

Creates and publishes carousel posts via Facebook Graph API

Google Drive Integration:

Downloads images directly from Google Drive links

Telegram Notifications:

Sends success notifications after post publication

Error Handling:

Continues workflow execution even if individual images fail Technical Workflow

Data Preparation:

Structures input data with image links and post content

Batch Processing:

Loops through multiple image URLs from Google Drive

Image Download:

Downloads each image from Google Drive

Cloud Upload:

Uploads images to Cloudinary for public hosting

Media Creation:

Creates Instagram media objects for each image

ID Collection:

Collects all media IDs for carousel creation

Carousel Assembly:

Creates carousel post with all images and caption

Publication:

Publishes the complete carousel to Instagram Notification: Sends Telegram confirmation message

Prerequisites

Facebook Graph API credentials with Instagram Business permissions Google Drive API access for image downloads Cloudinary Account for image hosting Instagram Business Account connected to Facebook Telegram Bot for notifications

Input Data Structure

The workflow expects data with these fields:

instagram_content:

Caption text for the post

Instagram Account ID:

Target Instagram business account

pose_X_drive_fotolink:

Google Drive links for carousel images

Image metadata for processing

Configuration Options

Wait Times:

20s between carousel creation and 15s before publishing for API rate limits

Image Processing:

Automatic upload to Cloudinary with preset configurations

Error Handling:

Individual image failures won't stop the entire carousel creation Batch Processing: Processes all images simultaneously for efficiency

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 - Collect Media IDs

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

Block 2 - Download file1

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

Block 3 - Upload images to Cloudinary

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

Block 4 - Edit Fields1

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

Block 5 - Loop Over Items1

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

Block 6 - Send Update Message

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

Block 7 - Edit Carousel

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

Block 8 - Create each Carousel Picture

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

Block 9 - When clicking ‘Execute workflow’

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

Block 10 - Prepare Data

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

Block 11 - Wait before Carousel

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

Block 12 - Wait before Upload to Instagram

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

Block 13 - Publish Carousel to Instagram

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note3

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Instagram carousel posts from Google Drive via Cloudinary with Telegram alerts
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	17
Categories	Social Media, Multimodal AI
Author	Robert Schröder
Published	19 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7601/7601.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 Instagram carousel posts from Google Drive via Cloudinary with Telegram alerts 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.

Robert Schröder

3 workflows

Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.code n8n-nodes-base.googledrive n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.set n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches n8n-nodes-base.telegram n8n-nodes-base.facebookgraphapi n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger

Complexity

advanced

Published 19 Aug 2025

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Important notice

1. Workflow Overview

Best for

Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

Overview

This workflow is perfect for social media managers and content creators who need to publish coordinated multi-image posts from cloud-stored assets with minimal manual intervention.

Key Features

Multi-Image Processing:

Cloud Image Hosting:

Instagram API Integration:

Google Drive Integration:

Telegram Notifications:

Error Handling:

Data Preparation:

Batch Processing:

Image Download:

Cloud Upload:

Media Creation:

ID Collection:

Carousel Assembly:

Publication:

Prerequisites

Input Data Structure

instagram_content:

Instagram Account ID:

pose_X_drive_fotolink:

Image metadata for processing

Configuration Options

Wait Times:

Image Processing:

Error Handling:

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Collect Media IDs

Block 2 - Download file1

Block 3 - Upload images to Cloudinary

Block 4 - Edit Fields1

Block 5 - Loop Over Items1

Block 6 - Send Update Message

Block 7 - Edit Carousel

Block 8 - Create each Carousel Picture

Block 9 - When clicking ‘Execute workflow’

Block 10 - Prepare Data

Block 11 - Wait before Carousel

Block 12 - Wait before Upload to Instagram

Block 13 - Publish Carousel to Instagram

Block 14 - Sticky Note

Block 15 - Sticky Note1

Block 16 - Sticky Note2

Block 17 - Sticky Note3

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