Generate Instagram Reels with Gemini & Veo

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              "value": "Create an engaging short video about daily motivation"
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              "value": "Daily motivation to inspire your day! #motivation #inspiration #reels"
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              "content": "={{ 'Generate a detailed video prompt for a short-form vertical video (9:16 aspect ratio) about: ' + $json.videoTopic + '. The prompt should describe visual scenes, camera movements, and mood in detail for video generation AI. Keep it under 200 words and focus on visual storytelling.' }}"
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      "name": "Publish to Instagram",
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      "parameters": {
        "node": "<__PLACEHOLDER_VALUE__Instagram Business Account ID__>",
        "caption": "={{ $('Workflow Configuration').item.json.caption }}",
        "resource": "reels",
        "videoUrl": "={{ $('Generate Video with Veo').item.json.url }}",
        "operation": "publish",
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        "content": "## \ud83c\udfac Automated Instagram Reel Generator\n\n### \ud83d\udcd6 HOW IT WORKS\n\n**Flow Overview:**\n1. **Schedule Trigger** - Runs daily at 9 AM (customizable)\n2. **Workflow Configuration** - Defines video topic, caption, and aspect ratio\n3. **Generate Video Prompt** - Gemini AI creates detailed visual prompt for video generation\n4. **Generate Video with Veo** - Google Veo generates the actual video from prompt\n5. **Publish to Instagram** - Posts the reel directly to your Instagram account\n\n**Processing Time:** 2-5 minutes per video (Veo generation)\n\n---\n\n### \u2699\ufe0f SETUP GUIDE\n\n**Step 1: Google Gemini Credentials**\n- Get API key: https://ai.google.dev/\n- Add credentials to both \"Generate Video Prompt\" and \"Generate Video with Veo\" nodes\n- Select model: gemini-2.0-flash recommended for prompt generation\n- Select Veo model for video generation\n\n**Step 2: Instagram Credentials**\n- Requires Facebook Graph API access token\n- Needed permissions: instagram_content_publish, pages_read_engagement\n- Get started: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/get-started\n- Add credentials to \"Publish to Instagram\" node\n\n**Step 3: Configure Content**\n- Edit \"Workflow Configuration\" node\n- Set **videoTopic**: Your content theme (e.g., \"daily motivation\", \"tech tips\")\n- Set **caption**: Instagram caption with hashtags\n- Set **aspectRatio**: 9:16 for Reels (default)\n\n**Step 4: Adjust Schedule**\n- Edit \"Schedule Reel Posting\" trigger\n- Change time/frequency as needed\n- Consider API rate limits (don't post too frequently)\n\n**Step 5: Test Before Activating**\n- Click \"Test workflow\" to run manually\n- Verify credentials work\n- Check video quality and Instagram post\n- Activate workflow when ready\n\n---\n\n\n### \u26a0\ufe0f IMPORTANT NOTES\n\n- Check Google Gemini API quotas and pricing\n- Instagram has daily posting limits\n- Ensure workflow timeout > 5 minutes for video generation\n- Test thoroughly before scheduling\n\nDocs: https://docs.n8n.io/"
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About this workflow

The workflow runs automatically on a schedule (daily at a set time). It defines the video topic, caption, and aspect ratio. Gemini generates a detailed visual prompt for a short-form vertical video. Google Veo creates the video based on that prompt. The finished video is…

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