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Discover & Analyze TikTok Influencers with Bright Data, Claude AI & Email Outreach

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🎯 Automated TikTok Influencer Discovery & Analysis

A complete n8n automation that discovers TikTok influencers using Bright Data, evaluates their fit using Claude AI, and sends personalized outreach emails. Designed for marketing teams and brands that need a scalable, intelligent way to find and connect with relevant creators.


📋 Overview

This workflow provides a full-service influencer discovery pipeline: it finds TikTok profiles using search keywords, uses AI to assess alignment with your brand, and initiates contact with qualified influencers. Ideal for influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and campaign planning.


✨ Key Features

  • 🔍 Keyword-Based Discovery
    Locate TikTok influencers by specific niche-related keywords.

  • 📊 Bright Data Integration
    Access accurate TikTok profile data from Bright Data’s datasets.

  • 🤖 AI-Powered Analysis
    Claude AI evaluates each profile's fit with your brand based on bio, content, and more.

  • 📧 Smart Email Notifications
    Sends tailored outreach emails to creators deemed highly relevant.

  • 📈 Data Storage
    Google Sheets stores profile details, AI evaluation results, and outreach status.

  • 🎯 Intelligent Filtering
    Processes only influencers who meet your criteria (e.g., 5000+ followers, industry match).

  • ⚡ Fast & Reliable
    Uses professional scraping with robust error handling.

  • 🔄 Batch Processing
    Supports bulk influencer processing through a single automated flow.


🎯 What This Workflow Does

Input

  • Search Keywords – TikTok terms for finding niche creators
  • Business Info – Brand description and industry
  • Collaboration Criteria – Follower count minimum, niche alignment

Processing Steps

  1. Form Submission
  2. TikTok Discovery via Bright Data
  3. Data Extraction and Normalization
  4. Save to Google Sheets
  5. Relevance Scoring via Claude AI
  6. Filtering Based on AI Score + Follower Count
  7. Personalized Email Outreach

Output Data Points

Field Description Example
Profile ID TikTok profile identifier tiktoker123456
Username TikTok handle @creativecreator
URL Profile link https://tiktok.com/@creativecreator
Description Creator bio "Fashion & lifestyle content..."
Followers Total follower count 50,000
Collaboration AI assessment of brand fit "Highly Relevant"
Analysis 50-word Claude AI relevance summary "Strong alignment with fashion..."

🚀 Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

  • n8n (cloud or self-hosted)
  • Bright Data account with TikTok access
  • Google Sheets + Gmail
  • Anthropic Claude API key
  • 10–15 minutes setup time

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Import Workflow via JSON in n8n
  2. Configure Bright Data – Add API credentials and dataset ID
  3. Google Sheets – Setup credentials and map columns
  4. Claude AI – Insert API key and select desired model
  5. Gmail – Authenticate Gmail and update mail node settings
  6. Update Variables – Replace placeholders with business info
  7. Test & Launch – Submit a sample form and verify all outputs

📖 Usage Guide

Adding Search Keywords

Submit the form with search terms, business description, and industry category to trigger the workflow.

Understanding AI Analysis

  • Emails are sent only if:
    • Collaboration status = Highly Relevant
    • Follower count ≥ 5000
    • Industry alignment confirmed
  • Claude AI returns a 50-word analysis justifying the match

Customizing Filters

Edit the "Find the Collaborator" prompt to adjust:

  • Follower thresholds
  • Industry relevance
  • Additional metrics (e.g., engagement rate)

Viewing Results

Google Sheets log includes:

  • Influencer metadata
  • AI scores and rationale
  • Collaboration status
  • Email delivery timestamp

🔧 Customization Options

  • Add More Fields: Engagement rate, contact email, content themes
  • Email Personalization: Customize message templates or integrate other mail services
  • Enhanced Filtering: Use engagement rates, region, content frequency

🚨 Troubleshooting

Issue Fix
Bright Data fails Recheck API and dataset ID
No influencer data Adjust keywords or dataset scope
Sheets permission error Re-authenticate and check sharing
Claude fails Validate API key and prompt
Emails not sent Re-auth Gmail or update recipient field
Form not triggering Reconfirm webhook URL and permissions

Advanced Debugging

  • Check n8n execution logs
  • Run individual nodes for pinpointing failures
  • Confirm all data formats
  • Handle API rate limits
  • Add error-catch nodes for retries

📊 Use Cases & Examples

  • Brand Discovery: Fashion, tech, fitness creators
  • Competitor Insights: Find influencers used by rival brands
  • Campaign Planning: Build targeted influencer lists
  • Market Research: Identify creator trends across regions

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

  • Batch Execution: Process multiple keywords with delay logic
  • Engagement Metrics: Scrape and calculate likes-to-follower ratios
  • CRM Integration: Sync qualified profiles to HubSpot, Salesforce, or Slack

📈 Performance & Limits

  • Processing Time: 3–5 minutes per keyword
  • Concurrency: 3–5 simultaneous fetches (depends on plan)
  • Accuracy: >95% influencer data reliability
  • Success Rate: 90%+ for outreach and processing