Description
This workflow automates a video content pipeline that generates creative, Instagram Reel videos using AI. It combines OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini for idea generation with Sisif.ai's text-to-video AI technology to produce engaging short-form content automatically.
Perfect for: Content creators, social media managers, marketing teams, and anyone who wants to maintain a consistent flow of AI-generated video content without manual intervention.
Prerequisites
- Sisif.ai Account: Sign up at sisif.ai and get your API token from https://sisif.ai/users/api-keys/
- OpenAI Account: Get your API key from OpenAI platform
- n8n Instance: Self-hosted or cloud instance
Step-by-step setup
- Import the workflow in n8n.
- Create OpenAI API credentials here.
- Create Sisif.ai API credentials here.
- Add OpenAI API & Sisif.ai API creds in n8n.
- Open the blue sticky → edit topic, style, duration, resolution.
- Enable the Cron trigger (defaults to every 6 h).
- Run once to test. Activate when ready.
How it Works
The workflow operates on a scheduled cycle, generating fresh video content every 6 hours:
- 🤖 AI Idea Generation: OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini acts as a creative video strategist, generating unique, trend-aware video concepts optimized for Instagram and social media
- 🎬 Video Creation: Sisif.ai transforms each creative prompt into a high-quality 5-second video in 360x640 resolution
- ⏱️ Smart Monitoring: The workflow intelligently monitors video generation progress, waiting for completion before proceeding
- 📊 Data Processing: Final video data is structured and prepared for further use or storage
Key Features
⚡ Fully Automated
- Runs every 6 hours without manual intervention
- Generates 4 unique videos daily (28 videos per week)
- Self-monitoring with automatic retry logic
🎯 Optimized for Social Media
- Instagram 360x640 resolution
- 5-second duration for maximum engagement
- Trend-aware content generation
- Action-packed, visual storytelling
🔧 Smart Architecture
- Simple HTTP requests for reliable operation
- Bearer token authentication for secure API access
- Automatic status checking and waiting logic
- Error handling and retry mechanisms