Post Instagram Reels with AI captions when video is add

This automation template enables fully automated publishing of Instagram Reels triggered by file uploads to Google Drive or on a schedule. It’s ideal for users who store media in Google Drive and want to leverage AI for caption generation and seamless Instagram posting.

## Who it´s for
- Instagram account owners aiming to streamline Reels publishing.
- Marketers using Google Drive as a media content hub.
- Content managers looking to use AI for engaging caption creation.
- Agencies managing multiple Instagram profiles with frequent content needs.

## What the automation does
- Triggers when a video is uploaded to a specific Google Drive folder or on a cron schedule.
- Selects a random video from a source folder, moves and downloads it.
- Generates an engaging caption using Google Gemini AI.
- Publishes the video as a Reel via Facebook Graph API.
- Logs the post URL, title, and caption in Airtable.
- Deletes the temporary file after successful publishing.

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow with LangChain and Google Gemini integration.
- Trigger logic: Google Drive file upload or time-based scheduling.
- Integrations with Google Drive, Instagram (via Facebook Graph API), Airtable, and Google Gemini.
- Basic text guide for setup and adaptation.

## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance with access to external APIs and HTTP requests.
- Google Drive account with read and move permissions for files.
- Instagram Business account linked to a Facebook App with Graph API access.
- Airtable base configured to log publication metadata.
- Google Gemini API key with LangChain agent enabled.

## Benefits and outcomes
- Fully autonomous Reels publishing without daily manual input.
- Time saved on caption writing — AI generates them instantly.
- Centralized content management via Google Drive and logging in Airtable.
- Ability to maintain a continuous content flow (e.g., every 6 hours).
- Reduced risk of errors during manual uploads.
- Scalability across multiple Instagram accounts.

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via Telegram: @gleb923.