Miki Arai This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #11271 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the HTTP Request → OpenAI recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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"name": "Remix Instagram Trends with AI: Apify, OpenAI & Slack Automation",
"tags": [],
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"name": "When clicking 'Test workflow'",
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"assignments": {
"assignments": [
{
"id": "id-1",
"name": "apifyApiToken",
"type": "string",
"value": "<__PLACEHOLDER_VALUE__Your Apify API Token__>"
},
{
"id": "id-2",
"name": "hashtags",
"type": "string",
"value": "nuancenail,trendnails"
},
{
"id": "id-3",
"name": "resultsLimit",
"type": "number",
"value": 1
},
{
"id": "id-4",
"name": "skinTone",
"type": "string",
"value": "Yellow Base Spring"
}
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"parameters": {
"url": "=https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/reGe1ST3OBgYZSsZJ/runs?token={{ $('Workflow Configuration').item.json.apifyApiToken }}&waitForFinish=120",
"method": "POST",
"options": {
"response": {
"response": {}
}
},
"jsonBody": "={\n \"hashtags\": {{ $('Workflow Configuration').item.json.hashtags.split(',') }},\n \"resultsLimit\": {{ $('Workflow Configuration').item.json.resultsLimit }}\n}",
"sendBody": true,
"specifyBody": "json"
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"name": "OpenAI - Analyze Image & Generate Prompt",
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"position": [
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"parameters": {
"operation": "message"
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"credentials": {
"openAiApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"name": "OpenAI - Generate DALL-E Image",
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"parameters": {
"prompt": "={{ $json.output[0].content[0].text }}",
"options": {
"size": "1024x1024",
"dalleQuality": "hd"
},
"resource": "image"
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"credentials": {
"openAiApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"content": "# Remix Instagram Trends with AI to Slack\n\nThis workflow automates the process of finding visual trends on Instagram and remixing them to suit specific personal features (like skin tone) using AI. It is perfect for stylists, beauty consultants, or content creators.\n\n## How it works\n1. **Configuration:** Define hashtags and target skin tone.\n2. **Scraping:** Apify finds top posts from Instagram.\n3. **Analysis:** GPT-4o analyzes the design and creates a personalized prompt.\n4. **Generation:** DALL-E 3 creates a new image based on the prompt.\n5. **Delivery:** The result is uploaded to Slack.\n\n## Setup Requirements\n- **Apify Account:** Ensure you have the `instagram-hashtag-scraper` actor.\n- **OpenAI Account:** API key with GPT-4o & DALL-E access.\n- **Slack Account:** OAuth2 connection.\n\n## Quick Start\nOpen the **\"Workflow Configuration\"** node to set your target `hashtags` and `skinTone`."
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"content": "## 1. Setup & Get Data\nConfigure your search tags and style settings. The workflow scrapes Instagram trends via Apify and merges them with your preferences."
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"parameters": {
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"width": 512,
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"content": "## 2. AI Analysis & Remix\nGPT-4 analyzes the visual style of the Instagram trends. Then, DALL-E 3 generates a brand new design based on that analysis."
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"parameters": {
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"height": 368,
"content": "## 3. Deliver Result\nFinally, the generated image is uploaded directly to your Slack channel for review."
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"name": "Combine Data",
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"name": "Post to Slack",
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"parameters": {
"options": {
"channelId": "C09UDKC3G2W"
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"resource": "file",
"authentication": "oAuth2"
},
"credentials": {
"slackOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"active": false,
"settings": {
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}
Credentials you'll need
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openAiApislackOAuth2Api
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About this workflow
Who is it for Beauty & Fashion Consultants: To visualize trends for specific client profiles. Content Creators: To generate personalized variations of trending aesthetics. Trend Watchers: To automate the collection and adaptation of social media designs. How it works…
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/11271/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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