Sagar This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #3478 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Facebookgraphapi → Google Sheets recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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"meta": {
"templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
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"nodes": [
{
"id": "0c46db99-4216-4132-a705-62560e8ebff0",
"name": "Sticky Note1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
200,
-100
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"parameters": {
"color": 4,
"width": 275,
"height": 239,
"content": "\ud83d\udc48\nSet up Google Drive credentials.\n\nWhen a new photo/video or carousel is uploaded to the selected folder in Google Drive for posting on Instagram, this trigger will be activated.\n\nFollow the steps (YouTube video):\nhttps://youtu.be/L3NUp2XP_h0?si=KAjHYEZ-qedIM-n"
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"name": "Sticky Note3",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
180,
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 4,
"width": 492,
"height": 100,
"content": "### Automate instagram posts with Google Drive, AI Captions & Facebook Graph API Agent (Easy to Set-Up)\n(Easy to set-up)"
},
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"id": "b56d4729-cc93-41d9-be09-27547d0d8204",
"name": "Sticky Note",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
480,
-100
],
"parameters": {
"color": 3,
"width": 275,
"height": 239,
"content": "\ud83d\udc48\nSet up Google Drive credentials.\n\nThis node will download the posting file in the n8n workflow.\n\nFollow the steps (YouTube video):\nhttps://youtu.be/L3NUp2XP_h0?si=KAjHYEZ-qedIM-n"
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"typeVersion": 1
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"name": "Sticky Note5",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
760,
-100
],
"parameters": {
"color": 5,
"width": 275,
"height": 239,
"content": "\ud83d\udc48\nSet up OpenAI Message Model.\n\nSet up credentials.\n\nThis node will create captions for the post.\n\nFollow the steps (YouTube video):\nhttps://youtu.be/L3NUp2XP_h0?si=KAjHYEZ-qedIM-n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
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"id": "4a85fd3c-66a8-40cf-be58-030568b953cf",
"name": "Sticky Note6",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
1040,
-100
],
"parameters": {
"width": 275,
"height": 399,
"content": "\ud83d\udc48\nSet up Google Sheets Node.\n\nSet up credentials.\n\nCreate a new sheet in Google Sheets (e.g., Instagram posts).\n\nCreate 3 columns: Name, Caption, and Image/Reel Link. Connect the Google sheet with this node. & connect the columns with the Google Drive Node (Name Column & Url Column with 2 parameters of Google Drive Node) and captions column with one OpenAI parameter.\n\nFollow the steps (YouTube video):\nhttps://youtu.be/L3NUp2XP_h0?si=KAjHYEZ-qedIM-n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
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"id": "5e855a8f-3a45-43bc-a8e6-9c590fb77c3d",
"name": "Sticky Note7",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
1320,
-100
],
"parameters": {
"color": 3,
"width": 275,
"height": 379,
"content": "\ud83d\udc48 Hardest Step (Facebook Graph API):\n\nSet up Facebook Graph API Node.\n\nSet up credentials.\n\nConnect query parameters with Google Sheets parameters.\n\nThis node will access your post file from Google Sheets with captions.\n\nFollow the steps (YouTube video):\nhttps://youtu.be/L3NUp2XP_h0?si=KAjHYEZ-qedIM-n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "515cef5a-52fd-49af-831c-50957e58564a",
"name": "Finally Post to Instagram",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.facebookGraphApi",
"position": [
1560,
-280
],
"parameters": {
"edge": "media_publish",
"node": "17841465053058137",
"hostUrl": "graph-video.facebook.com",
"options": {
"queryParameters": {
"parameter": [
{
"name": "creation_id",
"value": "={{ $json.id }}"
}
]
}
},
"graphApiVersion": "v22.0",
"httpRequestMethod": "POST"
},
"credentials": {
"facebookGraphApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "b3114251-0799-44a2-a838-0231103d8f87",
"name": "Sticky Note8",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
1600,
-100
],
"parameters": {
"color": 4,
"width": 275,
"height": 299,
"content": "\ud83d\udc48 \n1. Set-up Facebook Graph API) Node\n2. Set-Up Credentials\n\n3.This Node will Directly post on your instagram.\n\n\nFollow the Steps (Youtube Video)\nhttps://youtu.be/L3NUp2XP_h0?si=KAtjHYE2-qedlM-n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "6c3f1ec2-8765-4445-b93b-253e43c102d2",
"name": "Post File Upload in Google Drive Folder Trigger",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDriveTrigger",
"position": [
300,
-280
],
"parameters": {
"event": "fileCreated",
"options": {},
"pollTimes": {
"item": [
{
"mode": "everyMinute"
}
]
},
"triggerOn": "specificFolder",
"folderToWatch": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "1VfkhYImlmEXw70IrJvvZKO6mM164zMD6",
"cachedResultUrl": "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VfkhYImlmEXw70IrJvvZKO6mM164zMD6",
"cachedResultName": "n8n reels automation on instagram"
}
},
"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "1c5d5251-f55e-4f1a-b0c3-103e34ac2128",
"name": "Post File Download in N8N (Google Drive Node)",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"position": [
520,
-280
],
"parameters": {
"fileId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $json.id }}"
},
"options": {},
"operation": "download"
},
"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 3
},
{
"id": "e5e336e2-2a07-4611-9700-8c973aefd0f8",
"name": "AI Caption generated by OpenAI",
"type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi",
"position": [
740,
-280
],
"parameters": {
"modelId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "gpt-4o-mini",
"cachedResultName": "GPT-4O-MINI"
},
"options": {},
"messages": {
"values": [
{
"content": "=Generate an engaging Instagram caption for a {{ $('Post File Upload in Google Drive Folder Trigger').item.json.name }} about [Description]. Include:\t\n2-3 sentences with emojis\n\n3-5 relevant hashtags\n\nA call-to-action\n\nKeep it under 150 characters as you are skilled at writing detailed captions based on a file name. write a clear, engaging caption that helps viewers understand and appreciate the post withoutj using too many whimsical words or using too many adjectives. make it relatable and suitable for an instagram audience, encouraging people to connect with the post and respond in the comments. "
},
{}
]
},
"simplify": false
},
"credentials": {
"openAiApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1.8
},
{
"id": "19054395-234d-4fae-a0e9-2976df11919d",
"name": "Post File Save in Google Sheets",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets",
"position": [
1120,
-280
],
"parameters": {
"columns": {
"value": {
"Name": "={{ $('Post File Download in N8N (Google Drive Node)').item.json.name }}",
"Captions": "={{ $json.choices[0].message.content }}",
"Reel Urls ": "={{ $('Post File Download in N8N (Google Drive Node)').item.json.webViewLink }}",
"Reel Thumbnail": "={{ $('Post File Download in N8N (Google Drive Node)').item.json.thumbnailLink }}"
},
"schema": [
{
"id": "Name",
"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "Name",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
"id": "Captions",
"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "Captions",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
"id": "Reel Urls ",
"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "Reel Urls ",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
"id": "Reel Thumbnail",
"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "Reel Thumbnail",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
},
{
"id": "fb token for api",
"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": true,
"required": false,
"displayName": "fb token for api",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
}
],
"mappingMode": "defineBelow",
"matchingColumns": [
"Name"
],
"attemptToConvertTypes": false,
"convertFieldsToString": false
},
"options": {},
"operation": "appendOrUpdate",
"sheetName": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "gid=0",
"cachedResultUrl": "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S-7cZM6W4EpbNH-DRAt1L3zXUt9JTmQEs8EZ_Csq_Fg/edit#gid=0",
"cachedResultName": "Sheet1"
},
"documentId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "1S-7cZM6W4EpbNH-DRAt1L3zXUt9JTmQEs8EZ_Csq_Fg",
"cachedResultUrl": "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S-7cZM6W4EpbNH-DRAt1L3zXUt9JTmQEs8EZ_Csq_Fg/edit?usp=drivesdk",
"cachedResultName": "IG Reel Pass to Meta API "
}
},
"credentials": {
"googleSheetsOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 4.5
},
{
"id": "d331ddfb-9131-4776-a610-feb830b736b6",
"name": "Connect Facebook API for Publishing Instagram Post using N8N",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.facebookGraphApi",
"position": [
1340,
-280
],
"parameters": {
"edge": "media",
"node": "17841465053058137",
"options": {
"queryParameters": {
"parameter": [
{
"name": "video_url",
"value": "={{ $json['Reel Urls '] }}"
},
{
"name": "media-type",
"value": "REELS"
},
{
"name": "caption",
"value": "={{ $json.Captions }}"
},
{
"name": "image_url",
"value": "={{ $json['Reel Thumbnail'] }}"
}
]
}
},
"graphApiVersion": "v22.0",
"httpRequestMethod": "POST"
},
"credentials": {
"facebookGraphApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
}
],
"connections": {
"AI Caption generated by OpenAI": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Post File Save in Google Sheets",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Post File Save in Google Sheets": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Connect Facebook API for Publishing Instagram Post using N8N",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Post File Download in N8N (Google Drive Node)": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "AI Caption generated by OpenAI",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Post File Upload in Google Drive Folder Trigger": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Post File Download in N8N (Google Drive Node)",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Connect Facebook API for Publishing Instagram Post using N8N": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Finally Post to Instagram",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
Credentials you'll need
Each integration node will prompt for credentials when you import. We strip credential IDs before publishing — you'll add your own.
facebookGraphApigoogleDriveOAuth2ApigoogleSheetsOAuth2ApiopenAiApi
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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.
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/3478/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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