Workflow JSON
The downloadable n8n workflow file is attached to this template.
Marketplace / YouTube Research & Content Idea Engine
YouTube Research & Content Idea Engine
YouTubeResearch competing YouTube channels, spot high-performing titles and thumbnails, analyse audience comments and turn the findings into a dated content-idea backlog. The 49-node workflow supports form, daily and weekly runs.
Workflow JSON included
Setup steps included
API requirements listed
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Inputform, URL or query
RESEARCHworkflow logic
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Import readiness
What to verify before using this n8n template
# workflow file
✓ included — n8n workflow JSON attached to this template
# required accounts
✓ listed — see required APIs & services below
# setup instructions
✓ included — full steps below to estimate effort
Required accounts
Required APIs, credentials and services are listed on this page.
Setup effort
Setup instructions are included below so you can estimate implementation time before buying.
Workflow fit
Best when you want the same researched process to run consistently without rebuilding the node chain for every job.
Key features
- 49 connected n8n nodes with form, daily and weekly triggers
- Finds popular and recent videos for channels and broad niches through Apify
- Analyses title patterns, thumbnail hooks and audience comments with AI
- Creates three evidence-based title and thumbnail directions per research run
- Writes outliers, daily research, ideas and comment insights to separate Google Sheets tabs
- Sends a completion notification to your chosen Slack channel
Setup instructions
1. Import the workflow JSON into n8n.
2. Add credentials to the OpenAI, OpenRouter, Google Sheets and Slack nodes.
3. Replace every YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN value in the HTTP Request nodes.
4. Create one Google workbook with these tabs: Niche Outliers, Niche Daily, Ideation, Comment Analysis and Broad Niche Weekly. Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_SHEET_ID in every Sheets node.
5. Replace YOUR_SLACK_CHANNEL_ID or remove the Notification node if you do not need Slack.
6. Open the form trigger and enter three comparable channel URLs, the channel description and the niche.
7. Run the form path once. Confirm that all five Sheets tabs receive the expected columns before activating the daily and Sunday schedules.
8. Review generated ideas and analyses before using them in a content plan; the workflow surfaces patterns but does not prove why a video performed.
Perfect for
- YouTube strategists
- Faceless-channel operators
- Content agencies
- Creators who research before scripting
Requirements
- Self-hosted or cloud n8n
- Apify account and API token
- OpenAI API credential
- OpenRouter API credential
- Google Sheets credential and a workbook with the listed tabs
- Slack credential and channel for optional completion alerts