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Turn top Instagram reels into 7 new scripts using Apify, OpenAI, Claude and Google Sheets

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1. Workflow Overview

Automatically turn top performing Instagram reels into 7 new ready to use content scripts. This workflow scrapes high performing posts from a chosen Instagram profile, downloads and transcribes the...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, @apify/n8n-nodes-apify.apify, n8n-nodes-base.sort, n8n-nodes-base.limit, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.anthropic

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Turn top Instagram reels into 7 new scripts using Apify, OpenAI, Claude and Google Sheets
Workflow name
Turn top Instagram reels into 7 new scripts using Apify, OpenAI, Claude and Google Sheets

Automatically turn top performing Instagram reels into 7 new ready to use content scripts. This workflow scrapes high performing posts from a chosen Instagram profile, downloads and transcribes the reel audio, analyzes the transcript patterns with AI, and generates 7 fresh script ideas based on what is already working. The final scripts are written into a Google Doc with clean formatting and clear headings, so you can easily review, refine, and publish them. Ideal for creators, social media managers, and marketing teams looking to scale short form content production.

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 - When clicking ‘Execute workflow’

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

Block 2 - Filter

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

Block 3 - Transcribe a recording

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 4 - HTTP Request

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 5 - Run an Actor1

Type / Role
@apify/n8n-nodes-apify.apify - apify
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Get dataset items1

Type / Role
@apify/n8n-nodes-apify.apify - apify
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Sort1

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

Block 8 - Limit1

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

Block 9 - Combine Transcripts

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

Block 10 - Message a model1

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

Block 11 - Append row in sheet1

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

Block 12 - Format AI Output1

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

Block 13 - Sticky Note

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

Block 14 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 15 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 16 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 17 - Sticky Note4

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Turn top Instagram reels into 7 new scripts using Apify, OpenAI, Claude and Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 17
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Jonas Frewert
Published 06 Apr 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/14825/14825.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 Turn top Instagram reels into 7 new scripts using Apify, OpenAI, Claude and Google Sheets do?

Automatically turn top performing Instagram reels into 7 new ready to use content scripts. This workflow scrapes high performing posts from a chosen Instagram profile, downloads and transcribes the...

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.