Upload Instagram Reels from Google Sheets with DeepSeek AI captions
Overview This n8n workflow template automates the entire process of publishing Instagram Reels from content stored in Google Sheets and Google Drive. It's designed for content creators, social media managers, and businesses who maintain a content calendar in spreadsheets and need automated publishing with AI-generated captions. Workflow Steps 1. Trigger Phase - Schedule Trigger: Runs every 12 hours (configurable) - Google Sheets Trigger: Alternatively triggers when new
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Upload Instagram Reels from Google Sheets with DeepSeek AI captions is a ready-made n8n workflow you import as a workflow JSON file — no build required. It connects Airtable, Google Sheets, Google Drive, Instagram. It's free to download. Follow the 5-step import below to go live in minutes.
- Platform
- n8n
- Connects
- Airtable, Google Sheets, Google Drive, Instagram, Facebook
- Modules
- 18
- Price
- Free
- Version
- v1.0

About this workflow
Overview This n8n workflow template automates the entire process of publishing Instagram Reels from content stored in Google Sheets and Google Drive. It's designed for content creators, social media managers, and businesses who maintain a content calendar in spreadsheets and need automated publishing with AI-generated captions. Workflow Steps 1. Trigger Phase - Schedule Trigger: Runs every 12 hours (configurable) - Google Sheets Trigger: Alternatively triggers when new rows are added - Retrieves the next unposted video from the spreadsheet (where POSTED = FALSE) 2. Content Preparation - Downloads video from Google Drive using file ID from spreadsheet - Processes video with FFmpeg to add custom text overlays: - Title text overlay - Numbering overlay - Sales hook text - Sends processed video using SSH 3. Caption & Metadata Generation - Extracts video filename and metadata - Uses AI Agent (DeepSeek) to generate engaging Instagram captions: - 2-4 engaging sentences - 3-5 relevant hashtags - Clear call-to-action - Under 150 characters total - Stores caption and metadata in Airtable for record-keeping 4. Instagram Publishing - Creates Facebook/Instagram media container with video URL and caption - Waits and polls for video processing completion - Publishes the Reel when ready - Updates Google Sheet to mark content as posted (POSTED = TRUE) 5. Cleanup - Removes temporary video files from disk
How to import this n8n workflow
- 1
Download the workflow JSON file after purchase.
- 2
Open n8n → click the menu → Import from File.
- 3
Select the downloaded JSON and import.
- 4
Set up credentials for each node that requires them.
- 5
Click Execute Workflow to test, then activate.
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