YouTube Shorts Automation Workflow for N8N

This N8N workflow provides a complete system for turning raw video files into fully optimized YouTube Shorts with no manual editing or metadata work. It begins with a Google Drive trigger that detects new video uploads. The file is downloaded and sent directly to YouTube as a new Short.

Once the upload is complete, the workflow requests a transcript using an Apify actor. The transcript is then formatted and passed through a set of AI steps that generate a clear description, accurate tags, and a suitable title. Each element is created from the transcript so the metadata matches the actual content of the video.

The workflow is designed for creators who want a consistent posting routine but do not have time to handle descriptions, tags, and transcripts for every upload. It replaces the typical manual steps with a simple automated line that runs reliably in the background.

What is included:
• A full N8N automation blueprint
• Automated Google Drive trigger for new videos
• Direct upload of videos to YouTube Shorts
• Transcript extraction through Apify
• AI-generated title, tags, and description
• A clean structure that can be extended for scheduling or analytics

This setup offers an efficient way to publish Shorts without pausing your production schedule. It keeps the process fast, accurate, and easy to repeat for any volume of content.