This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual Youtube Create Triggered n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:
   
   Automating YouTube Video Uploads and Playlist Management with n8n
   
   Meta Description:
   Discover how to streamline your video publishing workflow using n8n. This automation uploads a video, creates a playlist, and adds the video to the new playlist—all in one seamless workflow using the YouTube API.
   
   Keywords:
   n8n workflow, YouTube automation, upload YouTube video, create YouTube playlist, YouTube API integration, n8n tutorial, video content automation, video automation tool
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:
   - YouTube Data API v3 (via OAuth2 in n8n)
   
   Article:
   
   Automating YouTube Video Uploads and Playlist Management with n8n
   
   Publishing video content regularly can be a time-consuming task—especially when you need to manually upload videos, create playlists, and organize your content. Enter n8n: a powerful open-source workflow automation tool. In this article, we’ll walk through an n8n workflow that automates the process of uploading a video to YouTube, creating a new playlist, and adding the uploaded video to that playlist.
   
   Whether you’re a content creator, a digital marketer, or a developer managing video assets, this automation can save you valuable time and reduce human error.
   
   Overview of the Workflow
   
   This n8n workflow consists of five nodes:
   
   1. Manual Trigger
   2. Read Binary File
   3. Upload YouTube Video
   4. Create YouTube Playlist
   5. Add Video to Playlist
   
   Let’s take a closer look at how each step integrates into an automated pipeline.
   
   Step 1: Manual Trigger
   
   The workflow begins with a Manual Trigger node. This node is intended for testing or manual execution. When you press “Execute Workflow” in the n8n editor, the workflow starts its execution path. In a production scenario, this node can be swapped out for a schedule or webhook trigger.
   
   Step 2: Read Binary File
   
   The second step involves reading the video file from a designated path on your local system (or network, depending on where n8n is running). This is handled by the Read Binary File node. While the file path is blank in the shared configuration (and should be updated to point to your video file), this node reads the file as binary data, which can then be passed along into the YouTube upload node.
   
   Step 3: Upload the Video to YouTube
   
   Now comes the exciting part: your video gets uploaded to YouTube.
   
   The YouTube node is configured with the following parameters:
   
   - Resource: video
   - Operation: upload
   - Title: “n8n” (can be modified dynamically)
   - Region Code: IN (India), can be changed as needed
   - Category ID: 28 (Science & Technology)
   
   It uses the binary data retrieved in the previous step and uploads the video to your YouTube channel via the YouTube Data API v3. The node is authenticated using OAuth2 credentials labeled “google-youtube.”
   
   Step 4: Create a YouTube Playlist
   
   Once the video has been successfully uploaded, the next step is to create a new playlist via another YouTube node. The playlist is also titled “n8n” by default, but you can customize this based on the content strategy or naming conventions you follow.
   
   This is ideal for organizing your videos into thematic series or categories, improving the overall discoverability and UX of your YouTube channel.
   
   Step 5: Add Uploaded Video to Playlist
   
   The final node in the workflow is where the automation really shines. Using the previously generated video ID (output from the Upload Video step) and the playlist ID (from the Create Playlist step), this node ties everything together by adding the uploaded video to the newly created playlist.
   
   The video ID is dynamically referenced using the Expression Editor:
   videoId: ={{$node["YouTube"].json["id"]}}
   
   This ensures the specific video uploaded in this instance is added to the corresponding new playlist.
   
   Customization Opportunities
   
   This basic flow can be significantly enhanced to match different business needs:
   
   - Replace the Manual Trigger with a Cron node to schedule uploads at regular intervals.
   - Use a Webhook node to trigger uploads via an API call.
   - Add metadata like descriptions, tags, or privacy settings dynamically using inputs or external data sources.
   - Add error handling with IF nodes to catch failed uploads or API errors.
   - Send a Slack or email notification upon success or failure using respective integration nodes.
   
   Why Use n8n for Video Automation?
   
   n8n provides a flexible, visual programming environment that integrates well with hundreds of third-party apps and APIs. With the ability to use dynamic expressions, chain API steps, and monitor process outcomes in a single UX, n8n is ideal for handling complex automation tasks—like managing YouTube content workflows.
   
   Conclusion
   
   If you want to take control of your video publishing pipeline and reduce the time you spend on repetitive tasks, n8n’s automation workflow offers a simple yet powerful solution. With less than ten minutes of setup, you can automate the entire process—from uploading your video to organizing it into playlists.
   
   The magic lies in seamless API integration, and n8n makes that accessible to technical and non-technical users alike.
   
   So next time you prepare to launch a video on your YouTube channel, let n8n do the heavy lifting.
   
   Want More?
   
   - Explore other YouTube automation templates on the n8n website.
   - Learn how to trigger workflows dynamically using webhooks, schedules, or events.
   - Check out using external data sources like Airtable or Google Sheets to control title, description, and categorization.
   
   Let automation be your backstage crew while you focus on creating amazing content.
   
   Happy automating!

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.