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Automate Instagram posts with Google Drive, AI captions & Facebook API

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OpenAIGoogle DriveInstagramFacebook

This template streamlines your Instagram content posting workflow by connecting Google Drive for image storage, using OpenAI for AI-generated captions, and leveraging Facebook Graph API for automated publishing. Pre-requisites Before setting up this workflow, ensure you have: 1. A Google account with access to Google Drive 2. An OpenAI API key for AI caption generation 3. A Facebook Developer account with Instagram Graph API access 4. An Instagram Business or Creator account connected to a Faceb

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Automate Instagram posts with Google Drive, AI captions & Facebook API is a ready-made n8n workflow you import as a workflow JSON file — no build required. It connects OpenAI, Google Drive, Instagram, Facebook. It's free to download. Follow the 5-step import below to go live in minutes.

Platform
n8n
Connects
OpenAI, Google Drive, Instagram, Facebook
Modules
6
Price
Free
Version
v1.0
Automate Instagram posts with Google Drive, AI captions & Facebook API workflow diagram

About this workflow

This template streamlines your Instagram content posting workflow by connecting Google Drive for image storage, using OpenAI for AI-generated captions, and leveraging Facebook Graph API for automated publishing. Pre-requisites Before setting up this workflow, ensure you have: 1. A Google account with access to Google Drive 2. An OpenAI API key for AI caption generation 3. A Facebook Developer account with Instagram Graph API access 4. An Instagram Business or Creator account connected to a Facebook Page 5. n8n.io account with workflow access Setup Instructions 1. Configure Data Source Create a Google Sheet with the following columns: Name: Filename of your image in Google Drive Caption: Optional custom caption (leave empty for AI-generated captions) URL: your Video Reel or Image in Google Drive 2. Connect Google Drive Add your Google Drive credentials in the "Google Drive" node Specify the folder path where your Instagram image/Video are stored Configure the node to retrieve image files based on filenames from your Google Sheet 3. Set Up OpenAI Integration Add your OpenAI API key to the credentials Configure the OpenAI node to generate engaging captions based on image content Adjust temperature and model parameters for desired creativity level 4. Configure Facebook Graph API Connect your Facebook account with Instagram access Set up the Facebook Graph API node to post to your Instagram Business/Creator account Ensure proper image formatting (1:1, 4:5, or 16:9 aspect ratios supported by Instagram) 5. Workflow Automation Setup Configure the scheduler node to run at your preferred frequency Set up error handling to notify you of any posting failures Add conditional nodes to use either custom or AI-generated captions Execution Instructions After completing all connections, test the workflow with a single image Monitor the execution in the n8n dashboard to ensure proper functioning View the "Executions" tab to track successful posts and troubleshoot any errors Adjust posting frequency and scheduling as needed This template saves hours of manual Instagram posting work while maintaining an authentic presence. Perfect for social media managers, content creators, and businesses looking to maintain consistent Instagram activity without the daily manual effort. The workflow handles image retrieval, caption generation or customization, proper Instagram API formatting, scheduled posting, and execution tracking - all in one automated solution.

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  1. 1

    Download the workflow JSON file after purchase.

  2. 2

    Open n8n → click the menu → Import from File.

  3. 3

    Select the downloaded JSON and import.

  4. 4

    Set up credentials for each node that requires them.

  5. 5

    Click Execute Workflow to test, then activate.

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