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Automatic YouTube shorts generator

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2/3/2026
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Automated YouTube Shorts Creator from Google News Trends

Transform trending Google News articles into engaging YouTube Shorts with this fully automated workflow. Save time and effort while creating dynamic, eye-catching videos that are perfect for content creators, journalists, and digital marketers.

Key Features

Trend Analysis: Automatically fetch Google News articles and entertainment trends every 24 hours. AI-Powered Video Creation:                     Generate accurate transcripts from articles using Deepseek AI. Create visually appealing backgrounds with AI image generation tools. Add voiceovers with ElevenLabs TTS or similar services.                                    Dynamic Video Compilation:                     Combine images, audio, and background music to craft short, dynamic videos. Fully customizable video length and music selection.                                    YouTube Integration: Upload videos directly to YouTube, complete with autogenerated titles and descriptions. Organized Management: Titles and descriptions are saved to a Google Sheet for easy tracking and editing.

How It Works

  1. Fetch trending topics from Google News using Deepseek.
  2. Convert the article's content into a readable transcript.
  3. Automatically create a voiceover, generate visuals, and combine them into a complete video.
  4. Upload the video to YouTube with a dynamic caption and description.

Who Is It For?

  • Content creators looking to expand their reach on YouTube Shorts.
  • News agencies aiming to deliver content faster.
  • Digital marketers needing quick, engaging videos.

Setup Requirements

API keys for Google News, ElevenLabs, OpenAI, and Deepseek. Basic knowledge of API integration and video content creation.

Start creating trending, eye-catching YouTube Shorts in minutes. Automate your workflow and stay ahead in the content game!

n8n YouTube Shorts Generator Workflow

This n8n workflow automates the process of generating and uploading YouTube Shorts from a Google Sheet. It's designed to streamline content creation for channels that regularly produce short-form video content.

What it does

This workflow performs the following key steps:

  1. Triggers on Schedule: The workflow can be manually executed or run on a predefined schedule (e.g., daily, weekly).
  2. Reads Google Sheet: It fetches data from a specified Google Sheet, likely containing information for the YouTube Shorts (e.g., video titles, descriptions, source URLs).
  3. Processes Data: It processes the retrieved data, potentially extracting relevant fields and preparing them for the next steps.
  4. Generates Video (External API Call): It makes an HTTP request to an external API, presumably a video generation service, passing the necessary data to create the short video.
  5. Waits for Video Generation: It includes a Wait node, indicating that the video generation might be an asynchronous process, and the workflow pauses until the video is ready.
  6. Uploads to Google Cloud Storage: Once the video is generated, it uploads the video file to Google Cloud Storage.
  7. Uploads to YouTube: Finally, it uploads the generated video from Google Cloud Storage to YouTube as a Short.

Prerequisites/Requirements

To use this workflow, you will need:

  • n8n Instance: A running instance of n8n.
  • Google Sheets Account: A Google account with access to the Google Sheet containing your YouTube Shorts data.
  • YouTube Account: A YouTube channel where the shorts will be uploaded.
  • Google Cloud Storage Account: A Google Cloud account with a storage bucket configured for storing the generated videos temporarily.
  • External Video Generation API: Access to an external API service capable of generating short videos based on provided input (e.g., script, audio, images). You will need the API endpoint and any required authentication.
  • n8n Credentials: Configured credentials within n8n for:
    • Google Sheets (OAuth 2.0)
    • YouTube (OAuth 2.0)
    • Google Cloud Storage (OAuth 2.0 or Service Account)
    • HTTP Request (API Key, Bearer Token, or other authentication method for your video generation API)

Setup/Usage

  1. Import the Workflow:
    • Download the provided JSON file for this workflow.
    • In your n8n instance, go to "Workflows" and click "New".
    • Click the "Import from JSON" button and paste the workflow JSON or upload the file.
  2. Configure Credentials:
    • Locate the "Google Sheets", "YouTube", and "Google Cloud Storage" nodes.
    • Click on each node and select or create the appropriate Google OAuth 2.0 credentials.
    • Locate the "HTTP Request" node. Configure its authentication method (e.g., API Key, Bearer Token) to connect to your video generation API.
  3. Customize Nodes:
    • Google Sheets: Configure the Spreadsheet ID and Sheet Name to point to your specific Google Sheet.
    • HTTP Request: Update the URL, HTTP Method, Headers, and Body to match the requirements of your video generation API. Ensure the data passed from the Google Sheet is correctly mapped to the API request.
    • Google Cloud Storage: Specify the bucket name and file path where the generated videos should be stored.
    • YouTube: Configure the video title, description, tags, and privacy settings for the uploaded Shorts.
    • Edit Fields (Set) and Code: Review these nodes to understand how data is transformed and ensure it aligns with your requirements.
  4. Activate the Workflow:
    • Once all credentials and node settings are configured, activate the workflow by toggling the "Active" switch in the top right corner of the workflow editor.
  5. Run the Workflow:
    • You can manually trigger the workflow by clicking "Execute Workflow" in the editor.
    • Alternatively, enable the "Schedule Trigger" node and configure its interval (e.g., every day at a specific time) to run automatically.

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