Automated Instagram reels workflow

# Automated Instagram Reels Workflow

This n8n workflow automates the creation and publishing of Instagram Reels by leveraging content from Google Drive and Airtable, with AI-powered content generation and scheduling capabilities. It streamlines the process of transforming raw content into engaging short-form videos for Instagram.

## What it does

This workflow performs the following key steps:

1.  **Triggers on Schedule**: The workflow starts on a predefined schedule, ensuring regular content generation and posting.
2.  **Fetches Content from Google Drive**: It retrieves video files from a specified Google Drive folder, which serve as the base for the Reels.
3.  **Fetches Metadata from Airtable**: It queries an Airtable base to get additional metadata, such as captions, hashtags, or other relevant information for the Instagram posts.
4.  **Generates AI-Powered Content**: An AI Agent (likely powered by Google Gemini Chat Model) processes the retrieved information to generate engaging captions, relevant hashtags, or even script ideas for the Reels.
5.  **Prepares Content for Instagram**: It uses a Code node to process and format the data, potentially combining video file information with the AI-generated text.
6.  **Uploads to Instagram**: The workflow then uses the Facebook Graph API node to upload the video as an Instagram Reel, including the generated caption and hashtags.
7.  **Schedules Future Posts (Implicit)**: Although not explicitly shown with a "schedule" node, the `Wait` node suggests a delay, which could be used to space out posts or allow for manual review before the final Instagram post. The `Webhook` and `Respond to Webhook` nodes indicate it might also support external triggers or provide feedback.
8.  **Manages Files (Implicit)**: The `Read/Write Files from Disk` node suggests local file operations, possibly for temporary storage or processing of video files before upload.

## Prerequisites/Requirements

To use this workflow, you will need:

*   **n8n Instance**: A running instance of n8n.
*   **Google Drive Account**: Configured with credentials in n8n to access your video content.
*   **Airtable Account**: Configured with credentials in n8n to access your content metadata base.
*   **Facebook Graph API Credentials**: An Instagram Business Account connected to a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Graph API access token configured in n8n.
*   **Google Gemini Chat Model Credentials**: API key or access for Google Gemini (or a compatible AI service) for the AI Agent node.

## Setup/Usage

1.  **Import the workflow**: Download the JSON provided and import it into your n8n instance.
2.  **Configure Credentials**:
    *   Set up your **Google Drive** credentials.
    *   Set up your **Airtable** credentials.
    *   Set up your **Facebook Graph API** credentials, ensuring it has permissions to post to Instagram.
    *   Set up your **Google Gemini Chat Model** credentials.
3.  **Customize Nodes**:
    *   **Google Drive Trigger / Google Drive**: Specify the folder where your video files are located.
    *   **Airtable**: Configure the base and table from which to fetch content metadata.
    *   **AI Agent**: Adjust the prompt and parameters for the Google Gemini Chat Model to generate the desired captions and hashtags.
    *   **Code**: Modify the JavaScript code to match your specific data structure and content processing needs.
    *   **Facebook Graph API**: Ensure the correct Instagram account is selected and map the video file and caption data from previous nodes.
    *   **Schedule Trigger**: Define your desired schedule for the workflow to run (e.g., daily, weekly).
    *   **Wait**: Adjust the delay if you need to space out posts or allow for review.
4.  **Activate the Workflow**: Once configured, activate the workflow to start automating your Instagram Reels.

This workflow provides a robust foundation for automating your Instagram Reels content strategy, saving time and ensuring consistent posting.