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Automatically upload YouTube videos with AI-generated metadata

This workflow automates the process of uploading videos to YouTube, including generating optimized metadata such as titles, descriptions, and tags using AI-powered analysis of video transcripts.

It monitors a designated Google Drive folder for new video uploads, automatically retrieves the videos, uploads them to YouTube, and applies the generated metadata without manual intervention. The workflow is designed for content creators, marketing teams, and channel managers who want a simple, hands-off solution to upload videos and automatically generate optimized metadata.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 15sEst. cost: $0.0009
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What this template does

  • Monitors a designated Google Drive folder for new video uploads
  • Retrieves video files from Google Drive automatically
  • Analyzes video transcripts to generate optimized YouTube metadata
  • Uploads videos to a YouTube channel with the generated metadata
  • Provides hands-off video publishing workflow for content creators

How it works

1
Trigger

Monitor Google Drive for New Videos

The workflow monitors a designated Google Drive folder for new video uploads. When a new video file is detected, the workflow automatically retrieves the file from Google Drive.

2
Action

Upload Video to YouTube

The workflow then uploads the retrieved video file directly to the configured YouTube channel.

3
Logic

Extract Video Transcript

The workflow extracts the transcript from the uploaded video in order to generate optimized metadata for the video.

4
AI

Generate Optimized Metadata

Using AI-powered analysis of the video transcript, the workflow generates an SEO-optimized title, description, and set of relevant tags for the video. These metadata elements are then automatically applied to the YouTube video upload.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Drive Credential

Add your Google Drive API credentials via OAuth in the Latenode Credentials panel. This allows the workflow to securely access your Google Drive account.

2

Configure YouTube Credential

Add your YouTube API credentials with upload and edit permissions in the Latenode Credentials panel. This allows the workflow to upload videos and manage metadata on your YouTube channel.

3

Set Google Drive Folder

In the 'New Video?' trigger node, specify the Google Drive folder ID where you will be storing your video files. This folder will be monitored for new uploads.

4

Configure AI Service Credentials

Add your credentials for the AI service that will process video transcripts and generate optimized metadata (titles, descriptions, tags) in the Latenode Credentials panel.

5

Customize Metadata Templates

Adjust the message templates in the 'Create Description', 'YT Tags (Message Model)', and 'YT Title (Message Model)' nodes to customize the generated video metadata according to your preferences.

Requirements

A Google Drive account with access to the folder containing the video files
A YouTube channel and account with the ability to upload videos
API access to the Google Drive and YouTube APIs
An AI-powered video metadata generation service, such as a natural language processing API

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