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Automatically Update YouTube Video Descriptions with Inserted Text

Automated workflow: Automatically Update YouTube Video Descriptions with Inserted Text. This workflow integrates 6 different services: stickyNote, youTube, code, set, manualTrigger. It contains 9 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.

Integrations Used (1)

Youtube

Workflow Structure (8 nodes)

100%

Manual Trigger

When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Set

Set String to Insert

You Tube

Get All Videos

Split In Batches

Loop Over Videos

You Tube

Get Specific Video

Stop And Error

Error Handler

Code

Create New Video Description with Row Inserted

You Tube

Update Video Description

Node Types:

default

trigger

transform

logic

code

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

No credentials required!

This workflow can be imported and used immediately.

Complexity

Complex

Advanced features used. Requires n8n experience.

Setup time: ~25 min

Score: 46/100

Custom Code

Loops

When to Use This Workflow

Real-time Response

React instantly when events happen - new orders, form submissions, or API calls.

Zero delay between trigger and action for time-sensitive workflows.

Time Savings

Replace repetitive manual tasks with reliable automation.

Reclaim hours every week for higher-value work.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

workflow.json

{
  "name": "Automatically Update YouTube Video Descriptions with Inserted Text",
  "tags": [
    "automation",
    "n8n",
    "production-ready",
    "excellent",
    "optimized"
  ],
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "19cafddc-6199-4418-8213-9743c34c9176",
      "name": "Get All Videos",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.youTube",
      "position": [
        480,
        380
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "limit": 3,
...