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Important notice

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

1. Workflow Overview

Description This automation template is designed for content creators, digital marketers, and social media managers looking to simplify their video posting workflow. It automates the process of gen...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.errortrigger, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai, n8n-nodes-base.writebinaryfile

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Juan Carlos Cavero Gracia.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title: Upload to Instagram, TikTok & YouTube from Google Drive
Workflow name: Upload to Instagram, TikTok & YouTube from Google Drive

Description

This automation template is designed for content creators, digital marketers, and social media managers looking to simplify their video posting workflow. It automates the process of generating engaging video descriptions and uploading content to both Instagram and TikTok, making your social media management more efficient and error-free.

Who Is This For?

Content Creators & Influencers: Streamline your video uploads and focus more on creating content.
Digital Marketers: Ensure consistent posting across multiple platforms with minimal manual intervention.
Social Media Managers: Automate repetitive tasks and maintain a steady online presence.

What Problem Does This Workflow Solve?

Manually creating descriptions and uploading videos to different platforms can be time-consuming and error-prone. This workflow addresses these challenges by:

Automating Video Uploads: Monitors a designated Google Drive folder for new videos.
Generating Descriptions: Uses OpenAI to transcribe video audio and generate engaging, customized social media descriptions.
Ensuring Multi-Platform Consistency: Simultaneously posts your video with the generated description to Instagram and TikTok.
Error Notifications: Optional Telegram integration sends alerts in case of issues, ensuring smooth operations.

How It Works

Video Upload: Place your video in the designated Google Drive folder.
Description Generation: The automation triggers OpenAI to transcribe your video’s audio and generate a captivating description.
Content Distribution: Automatically uploads the video and description to both Instagram and TikTok.
Error Handling: Sends Telegram notifications if any issues arise during the process.

Setup

Generate an API token at social media API upload-post and configure it in both the Upload to TikTok and Upload to Instagram nodes.
Google Cloud Project: Create a project in Google Cloud Platform, enable the Google Drive API, and generate the necessary OAuth credentials to connect to your Google Drive account.
Set up your Google Drive folder in the Google Drive Trigger node.
Customize the OpenAI prompt in the Generate Social Description node to match your brand’s tone.
(Optional) Configure Telegram credentials for error notifications.

Requirements

Accounts: upload-post.com, Google Drive, and (optionally) Telegram.
API Keys & Credentials: Upload-post.com API token, OpenAI API key, and (optional) Telegram bot token.
Google Cloud: A project with the Google Drive API enabled and valid OAuth credentials.

Use this template to enhance your productivity, maintain consistency across your social media channels, and engage your audience with high-quality video content.

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 - Google Drive Trigger

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

Block 2 - Google Drive

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

Block 3 - Error Trigger

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

Block 4 - Telegram

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

Block 5 - If

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note

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

Block 7 - Get Audio from Video

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

Block 8 - Read video from Google Drive

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

Block 9 - Generate Description for Videos in Tiktok and Instagram

Type / Role: @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices: Version 1.4

Block 10 - Read Video from Google Drive

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

Block 11 - Read Video from Google Drive2

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

Block 12 - Upload Video and Description to Tiktok

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

Block 13 - Upload Video and Description to Instagram

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

Block 14 - Read Video from Google Drive3

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

Block 15 - Upload Video and Description to Youtube

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow	Upload to Instagram, TikTok & YouTube from Google Drive
Complexity	advanced
Nodes	15
Categories	Social Media, Multimodal AI
Author	Juan Carlos Cavero Gracia
Published	12 Feb 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

1. Download the workflow JSON

Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2894/2894.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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Upload to Instagram, TikTok & YouTube from Google Drive 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.

Juan Carlos Cavero Gracia

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Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.googledrivetrigger n8n-nodes-base.googledrive n8n-nodes-base.errortrigger n8n-nodes-base.telegram n8n-nodes-base.if n8n-nodes-base.stickynote @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai n8n-nodes-base.writebinaryfile

Complexity

advanced

Published 12 Feb 2025

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1. Workflow Overview

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Tools used

Source and attribution

1.1 Workflow description

Description

Who Is This For?

What Problem Does This Workflow Solve?

How It Works

Setup

Requirements

1.2 Logical Blocks

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Google Drive Trigger

Block 2 - Google Drive

Block 3 - Error Trigger

Block 4 - Telegram

Block 5 - If

Block 6 - Sticky Note

Block 7 - Get Audio from Video

Block 8 - Read video from Google Drive

Block 9 - Generate Description for Videos in Tiktok and Instagram

Block 10 - Read Video from Google Drive

Block 11 - Read Video from Google Drive2

Block 12 - Upload Video and Description to Tiktok

Block 13 - Upload Video and Description to Instagram

Block 14 - Read Video from Google Drive3

Block 15 - Upload Video and Description to Youtube

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