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This enterprise-grade n8n workflow automates influencer contract compliance for Instagram campaigns — from deadline tracking to breach detection — using Claude AI, Instagram API, and smart reminders. It ensures timely deliverables by monitoring posts, sending proactive alerts, and escalating breaches, all with zero manual oversight.
Key Features
- Daily contract scanning from Google Sheets
- Deadline calculations for approaching or passed dates
- Automated reminders via Slack for nearing deadlines
- Post verification using Instagram API and Claude 3.5 Sonnet for hashtag/description matching
- Breach detection engine identifies non-compliant influencers
- Escalation notifications to managers on breaches
- Audit logs stored in Google Sheets for compliance records
- Scalable triggers: Daily schedule or webhook for new contracts
Workflow Process
| Step | Node | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schedule Trigger | Runs daily at 9 AM or via webhook (/influencer-compliance) |
| 2 | Get Contracts | Loads influencer contracts from Contracts sheet |
| 3 | Loop Over Contracts | Processes each contract individually |
| 4 | Calculate Deadline Status | Computes days to deadline, flags approaching/passed |
| 5 | IF Approaching Deadline | Branches if within 3 days |
| 6 | Send Reminder (Slack) | Notifies influencer/team of upcoming deadline |
| 7 | IF Deadline Passed | Branches if deadline has passed |
| 8 | Get Influencer Posts | Fetches recent posts from influencer's Instagram |
| 9 | Check Post Compliance (Claude AI) | Uses AI to verify if post matches contract requirements |
| 10 | IF Breach Detected | Branches if non-compliant |
| 11 | Notify Breach (Slack) | Alerts manager of contract breach |
| 12 | Log Breach | Records breach details in Logs sheet |
| 13 | End (Compliant Path) | Terminates compliant branches |
Setup Instructions
1. Import Workflow
- Open n8n → Workflows → Import from Clipboard
- Paste the JSON workflow
2. Configure Credentials
| Integration | Details |
|---|---|
| Google Sheets | Service account with spreadsheet access |
| Instagram API | Business access token for fetching media |
| Claude AI | Anthropic API key for claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 |
| Slack | Webhook or OAuth app |
3. Update Spreadsheet IDs
Ensure your Google Sheets include:
ContractsLogs
4. Set Triggers
- Webhook:
/webhook/influencer-compliance(for real-time updates) - Schedule: Daily at 9:00 AM
5. Run a Test
Use manual execution to confirm:
- Reminder and breach notifications
- Post compliance checks
- Log entries in sheet
Google Sheets Structure
Contracts
| campaignId | influencerName | influencerUserId | deadline | requiredHashtag | campaignDescription |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP-001 | InfluencerX | 1234567890 | 2023-12-31 | #BrandPromo | Promote new product |
Logs
| campaignId | influencerName | action | timestamp | details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP-001 | InfluencerX | Breach Detected | 2023-10-01T12:00:00Z | Failed to post by deadline |
System Requirements
| Requirement | Version/Access |
|---|---|
| n8n | v1.50+ (AI and API integrations supported) |
| Claude AI API | claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 |
| Instagram Graph API | Business account access token |
| Google Sheets API | https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets |
| Slack Webhook | Required for notifications |
Optional Enhancements
- Add email reminders to influencers directly
- Integrate Asana/Trello for task creation on breaches
- Use advanced AI prompts for deeper post analysis (e.g., sentiment)
- Connect Payment APIs (Stripe) to withhold payments on breaches
- Enable multi-platform checks (e.g., TikTok/YouTube)
- Add reporting dashboard via Google Data Studio
- Implement auto-contract updates from CRM systems
Result:
A single automated system that tracks, reminds, and enforces influencer deliverables — with full AI verification and zero manual work.
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