Automated Instagram Reels Content Pipeline
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Automate your Instagram Reels workflow from content upload to post. Simply drop a video into Google Drive, and this workflow uses AI to generate a compelling caption, stores details in Airtable, and publishes it directly to Instagram as a Reel.
About This Workflow
Tired of manual processes for your Instagram Reels? This n8n workflow revolutionizes your social media content pipeline. It starts the moment you upload a video to a designated Google Drive folder. The workflow then intelligently processes your video (making it accessible with a public URL), leverages Google Gemini AI to craft an engaging, character-limited caption complete with emojis and hashtags, and organizes all content details (video URL, filename, caption) in Airtable. Finally, it seamlessly publishes your video as an Instagram Reel, complete with the AI-generated caption, ensuring your content reaches your audience efficiently and consistently.
Key Features
- Google Drive Trigger: Automatically initiates the workflow upon new video uploads to a specific Google Drive folder.
- AI-Powered Caption Generation: Utilizes Google Gemini to create engaging, character-limited Instagram captions with emojis, hashtags, and a call-to-action based on your video's filename.
- Airtable Content Management: Centralizes your Reels content by saving video URLs, filenames, and AI-generated captions in an Airtable base for easy tracking and organization.
- Automated Instagram Reels Posting: Publishes your videos directly to Instagram as Reels, complete with the generated caption, removing manual intervention.
- End-to-End Automation: Streamlines your entire Reels content production and posting process from upload to live on Instagram.
How To Use
- Google Drive Trigger: Configure the 'Post File Upload in Google Drive Folder Trigger' node. Select your Google Drive account and specify the exact folder where you will upload your Reels videos.
- Google Gemini & AI Agent: Set up your Google Gemini (PaLM) API credentials. The 'AI Agent' node is pre-configured to generate captions; you can customize the prompt if needed.
- Airtable Setup: Connect your Airtable account. Select your desired Base and Table. Ensure your Airtable table has columns for 'Name', 'Caption', and 'URL' to store the video details and generated caption.
- Facebook Graph API (Instagram Posting): Provide your Facebook Graph API credentials. Replace
YOUR_FACEBOOK_PAGE_IDin both Facebook Graph API nodes with your Instagram Business Account ID (accessible via Facebook Page settings). - Enable Public Access (Important): This workflow relies on a publicly accessible URL for your video to be posted on Instagram. You will need an intermediate step (e.g., a 'Code' node or a public file hosting service integration) to convert the downloaded Google Drive file into a publicly shareable link. This step is crucial for the 'container' node to function correctly.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "bb7fce91-4730-42a4-a4e6-6e206df1f520",
"name": "Automated Instagram Reels Content Pipeline",
"nodes": 16,
"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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