Automate Instagram Posts with Google Drive, AI Captions & Facebook Graph API
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Effortlessly automate your Instagram content pipeline. This workflow triggers on new media uploads to Google Drive, uses AI to generate engaging captions, and then publishes them directly to Instagram via the Facebook Graph API, streamlining your social media management.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow offers an intuitive and powerful solution for automating your Instagram posting schedule. Designed for ease of setup, it begins by monitoring a designated Google Drive folder for new photo, video, or carousel uploads. Once new media is detected, the workflow seamlessly downloads the file and leverages OpenAI's advanced AI capabilities (GPT-4O-MINI) to craft compelling, emoji-rich captions. These captions are generated with relevant hashtags and a call-to-action, all intelligently tailored from your media file's name. Finally, it uses the Facebook Graph API to publish your content directly to your Instagram profile. While some setup for API credentials is required, integrated instructions and a video guide ensure a smooth implementation, transforming your content creation process into a hands-off operation.
Key Features
- Google Drive Triggered Posting: Automatically initiate posts when new media files are added to a specific Google Drive folder.
- AI-Powered Caption Generation: Leverage OpenAI (GPT-4O-MINI) to instantly create engaging Instagram captions, including emojis, hashtags, and CTAs, based on your media's filename.
- Direct Instagram Publishing: Seamlessly post photos, videos, or carousels to your Instagram profile using the Facebook Graph API.
- User-Friendly Setup: Clear instructions and a linked YouTube video guide make the credential and node configuration straightforward.
How To Use
- Set up Google Drive Credentials: Configure your Google Drive account within n8n to allow the workflow to monitor and download files.
- Specify Google Drive Folder: Select the exact Google Drive folder you wish to watch for new media uploads.
- Configure OpenAI Credentials: Connect your OpenAI account to enable AI caption generation.
- Set up Facebook Graph API Credentials: Establish connection to the Facebook Graph API for direct Instagram publishing.
- Review AI Prompt: Customize the OpenAI message prompt if needed to fine-tune caption generation style and content.
- Activate Workflow: Once all credentials and configurations are set, activate the workflow to begin automated Instagram posting. Refer to the provided YouTube video (
https://youtu.be/L3NUp2XP_h0) for a step-by-step visual guide.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"name": "Automate Instagram Posts with Google Drive, AI Captions & Facebook Graph API",
"nodes": 26,
"category": "Marketing",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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