Generate Instagram Carousels From Telegram Prompts Using Openai and Kie AI

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        "content": "## How it works\nThis workflow transforms a Telegram text prompt into a 5-slide Instagram carousel. An AI Agent plans the content and visual concepts, while a separate model writes an SEO-friendly caption. Images are generated via Kie AI and sent back to you on Telegram, ready to post.\n\n## Setup steps\n1. **Telegram:** Create a bot via BotFather. Add the Token to credentials and your Chat ID to the 'Verify User ID' node.\n2. **OpenAI:** Connect your OpenAI API Key.\n3. **Kie AI:** Sign up for Kie AI and add the API Key to the HTTP Request nodes.\n4. **Branding:** Edit the \"Set Brand Style\" node to define your preferred colors, fonts, and aesthetic."
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Credentials you'll need

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• httpHeaderAuth
• openAiApi
• telegramApi

About this workflow

This workflow acts as an automated Social Media Content Strategist, allowing you to generate a complete, 5-slide Instagram carousel with a corresponding caption directly from a single idea sent via Telegram. Instead of writing complex prompts for each slide, the workflow uses a…

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