Automate Media-Rich Posts to X (Twitter) from Google Drive
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This workflow streamlines your social media strategy by automating the process of posting media-rich content to X (Twitter). Simply trigger the workflow to download a specified file from Google Drive and publish it as part of a new tweet.
About This Workflow
Tired of manually downloading media and then uploading it to X (Twitter) for your posts? This n8n workflow provides a robust solution to automate your social media updates. Starting with a manual trigger, it retrieves your desired image or video from Google Drive. The media is then efficiently uploaded to X (Twitter)'s media library using an HTTP Request node, ensuring compatibility and flexibility. Finally, the workflow crafts and publishes a new tweet, seamlessly attaching your freshly uploaded media. Ideal for maintaining a consistent content schedule and engaging your audience effortlessly.
Key Features
- Manual Control: Trigger posts exactly when you need them with a simple manual execution.
- Google Drive Integration: Directly access and download media files from your Google Drive account.
- X (Twitter) Media Upload: Securely upload images or videos to X (Twitter)'s platform using an HTTP request.
- Automated Tweet Creation: Generate and publish tweets on X (Twitter), automatically including your uploaded media.
- Flexible Media Handling: Utilize the HTTP Request node for advanced media upload options.
How To Use
- Google Drive Setup: Configure the
Download filenode with your Google Drive credentials and specify the ID of the file you wish to download. - X (Twitter) Media Upload (HTTP Request): Set up the
Upload Media to Xnode (HTTP Request) to interact with X (Twitter)'s media upload API endpoint (e.g.,https://upload.twitter.com/1.1/media/upload.json). Ensure proper authentication (e.g., OAuth 1.0) and map the binary data from the Google Drive node to the request body. - Create Tweet Configuration: Configure the
Create Tweetnode with your X (Twitter) API credentials. Construct your tweet text and reference themedia_idreturned by theUpload Media to Xnode to attach your media. - Execute: Click 'Execute Workflow' to manually run the automation and publish your media-rich tweet.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "b72fe31b-bfb5-4f76-8bbd-1844f2783284",
"name": "Automate Media-Rich Posts to X (Twitter) from Google Drive",
"nodes": 11,
"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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