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Automate YouTube Shorts creation and publishing with AI-generated content

This workflow automates the creation of engaging short-form YouTube Shorts videos by leveraging AI technology.

It generates scripts and visual content through intelligent prompting, then processes and renders the final video assets before uploading them to a designated YouTube channel. The solution is designed for content creators, marketing agencies, and business owners to produce viral short videos efficiently and cost-effectively.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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Video, audio & media

Workflow preview

What this template does

  • Generates video scripts through AI-powered text generation
  • Creates visual assets using AI-based image generation
  • Processes and renders video files ready for publishing
  • Uploads completed videos directly to a designated YouTube channel
  • Automates the entire workflow from script to video upload

How it works

1
Trigger

Receive Chat Message

The workflow is triggered when a chat message is received.

2
AI

Generate Script

The system uses OpenAI to generate a short-form video script based on the chat message content.

3
AI

Generate Visual Assets

OpenAI is used again to produce visual assets, such as images and graphics, to accompany the generated script.

4
Logic

Merge Script and Visuals

The generated script and visual assets are combined into a coherent short-form video.

5
AI

Generate Final Video

OpenAI is used to process the merged script and visuals, producing the final short-form video asset.

6
Action

Store Video on Cloudinary

The rendered video is uploaded and stored on the Cloudinary platform.

7
Action

Publish to YouTube

The final video is published to the designated YouTube channel.

Setup guide

1

Add YouTube Credential

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for YouTube. 2. Authenticate with your Google account and grant the necessary permissions to access your YouTube channel.

2

Add Cloudinary Credential

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for Cloudinary. 2. Enter your Cloudinary API key and secret.

3

Add OpenAI Credentials

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for OpenAI. 2. Enter your OpenAI API key.

4

Configure Script and Image Generation Nodes

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add the 'Script Prompter' and 'Image Prompter' nodes. 2. In the node settings, configure the prompts, parameters, and output settings for the script and image generation.

5

Configure Video Rendering and Uploading

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add the 'Rendering' and 'Upload to Cloudinary' nodes. 2. In the node settings, configure the video rendering options and the Cloudinary upload details.

Requirements

YouTube channel and account with upload permissions
API keys or OAuth credentials for OpenAI services (GPT, image generation, video generation)
API key or integration for Cloudinary for media hosting and processing
Setup Latenode workspace with required nodes, secrets, and variables for headless browser interactions and API calls

FAQ

Common questions about this template

Each run uses credits on your Latenode plan. We charge for processing time (1 credit = 30 seconds). Your actual cost depends on your plan and how long the run takes. See pricing plans for plans and how credits work.
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