AI-powered social media content automation workflow

🔧 About This Automation Template

This robust n8n automation workflow enables a fully automated, end-to-end content pipeline to generate and publish platform-optimized social media posts across 7+ major platforms. Using cutting-edge AI like GPT-4/Gemini, the system crafts content from scratch — including hashtags, CTAs, emojis, and media — and pushes it live with a built-in approval workflow, reducing manual effort by up to 80%.

👤 Who Is This For?

• Social Media Managers
  Eliminate repetitive tasks and publish tailored content across multiple platforms in one go.
• Digital Marketers
  Streamline social campaigns and maintain consistent branding at scale using AI.
• Agencies
  Manage multiple client accounts efficiently with automated, reviewable content pipelines.
• Brands
  Boost multi-channel presence and engagement without increasing headcount.

❓ What Problem Does It Solve?

Managing content across multiple social platforms is labor-intensive and often results in inconsistent messaging. This workflow solves that by:

• ✅ Automating Multi-Channel Content Creation
  Platform-specific captions, hashtags, emojis, and CTA generation using GPT-4 or Gemini.
• ✅ Ensuring Brand Consistency at Scale
  AI-generated content aligned to custom brand tone and voice templates.
• ✅ Speeding Up Review Cycles
  HTML email previews and Gmail-based double-approval system streamline stakeholder feedback.
• ✅ Publishing Across 7+ Platforms
  One-click scheduling and deployment via official APIs.
• ✅ Reducing Manual Input
  No more copy-pasting — AI handles content, media suggestions, and publishing logistics.

⚙️ How It Works

1. Trigger & Input
   Scheduled or manual trigger initiates the workflow with topic or campaign seed data.
2. AI-Powered Content Generation
   • GPT-4 or Google Gemini generates platform-specific content.
   • SERP API searches for relevant supporting content.
   • Suggests or creates media using DALL·E, Pollinations.ai, or Midjourney.
   • Generates appropriate hashtags, emojis, and CTAs per platform best practices.
3. Approval Workflow
   • Formats and emails post previews via Gmail for stakeholder review.
   • Requires double-approval to proceed (manager + client or editor).
   • Final approval triggers publishing flow.
4. Publishing Engine
   • Uses:
     • Graph API for Facebook/Instagram
     • Official X API
     • LinkedIn Sales Navigator API
     • (Extendable to TikTok, Threads, YouTube Shorts)
   • Supports scheduled or instant posting.
5. Tracking & Notifications
   • Telegram bot sends publishing confirmations.
   • Google Sheets logs platform, post link, status, and generation metadata.

🛠️ Setup Instructions

1. Accounts & API Keys Needed
   • OpenAI API key (or Google Gemini)
   • SERP API
   • Gmail
   • X (Twitter) Developer Token
   • Facebook/Instagram Graph API Token
   • LinkedIn API Token
   • ImgBB API (for image hosting)
   • Telegram (Bot Token + Chat ID)
2. Workflow Configuration
   • Replace all your-unique-id placeholders with real credentials.
   • Set Gmail approval recipients in the appropriate nodes.
   • Customize AI prompts to fit your brand voice.
   • Adjust per-platform character limits and media preferences.
3. Platform Setup
   • Authorize social media API integrations.
   • Set default posting schedule (or enable manual review trigger).
   • Test each endpoint with a dummy post before going live.
4. Optional Integrations
   • Connect to Google Sheets for performance tracking and audit logs.
   • Enable Telegram alerts for team updates.

📦 Requirements

• Accounts: n8n, OpenAI or Gemini, Gmail, ImgBB, SERP API, Social platform dev accounts (X, Meta, LinkedIn), Telegram
• Credentials: All relevant API tokens and OAuth configs
• Templates: AI prompt templates, Gmail email preview template
• (Optional) Paid Plans: Some services like OpenAI or SERP API may incur usage charges beyond free tier

🚀 Scale Your Social Content Production

This automation enables you to generate, review, and deploy optimized content across all major social platforms — powered by AI and built for speed, scale, and consistency.