The workflow JSON
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"name": "When clicking \u2018Test workflow\u2019",
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"value": "={{ $json.data.video_url }}"
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"content": "## Check video status"
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"content": "# Generate AI Videos with HeyGen in n8n\n\nThis workflow allows you to generate AI-powered videos using [HeyGen](https://www.heygen.com), a platform that provides customizable AI avatars and voices. By integrating HeyGen with n8n, you can create videos by providing a text input, which is then spoken by an AI-generated avatar.\n\n# [\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Try HeyGen for free \ud83d\udc48\ud83c\udffb](https://www.heygen.com)\n\n## Setup\n\n### Step 1: Create a HeyGen Account & API Key\n1. Sign up for a [HeyGen account](https://www.heygen.com).\n2. Navigate to your account settings and locate your **API Key**.\n3. Copy your API key for use in n8n.\n\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f To use Heygen API you need to purchase API credits\n\n### Step 2: Create n8n Credentials\n1. In n8n, create new credentials and select **\"Custom Auth\"** as the authentication type.\n2. In the Name provide : `X-Api-Key`\n3. And in the value paste your API key from Heygen\n4. Update the 2 http node with the right credentials.\n\n### Step 3: Choose an Avatar and a Voice\nHeyGen provides multiple AI avatars and voice options. You need to choose:\n- An **Avatar ID** (representing the AI-generated presenter)\n- A **Voice ID** (which will read your text)\n\nTo find available avatars and voices:\n1. Visit the HeyGen [API Documentation](https://www.heygen.com/api) or check the list in your HeyGen account.\n2. Copy the **Avatar ID** and **Voice ID** that you want to use.\n"
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"content": "# \u261d\ufe0f Provide Video Details\n\n - **Avatar ID** \n - **Voice ID** \n - **Text**"
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"value": "Imagine ADHD as that super energetic friend who jumps from one cool idea to the next. Now, add AI\u2014the smart helper trying to keep things on track. Sometimes, they work together perfectly, and other times, things get a little goofy. One minute you're starting a project, and the next, you're off chasing a shiny new idea! But that's the fun of it. With a bit of AI magic, even the craziest thoughts find their place. Embrace the chaos, laugh at the mix-ups, and let your creativity shine!"
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"value": "={{ $('Create Video').first().json.data.video_id }}"
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Credentials you'll need
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How this works
This workflow enables you to test and document automation processes interactively, allowing you to pause at key points with sticky notes to capture insights or reminders before proceeding to an external action like creating a video via an HTTP request. It's ideal for developers, testers, or automation enthusiasts who need a hands-on way to verify steps in a chain without full automation, ensuring nothing is overlooked in event-driven scenarios. The key step involves conditional branching after the first sticky note, directing the flow based on completion status to add further notes or trigger the final request.
Use this when manually stepping through a workflow during development or debugging, especially for simple event-triggered tests involving pauses and notes. Avoid it for production environments requiring unattended runs, as the manual trigger demands user intervention. Common variations include adding more conditional nodes for complex decision trees or integrating additional HTTP requests for diverse API calls.
About this workflow
Manual Stickynote. Uses manualTrigger, stickyNote, httpRequest. Event-driven trigger; 10 nodes.
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