One-Click YouTube Shorts Generator with Leonardo AI, GPT and ElevenLabs
VerifiedGenerates YouTube Shorts from prompts using OpenAI and HTTP requests.
What this workflow does
This automation takes a user-provided topic or prompt, generates a script via OpenAI, and chains HTTP requests to produce and assemble a vertical video file.
It is intended for content creators seeking to streamline short-form video production within n8n using core AI and request integrations.
Who is this for?
Content creators, YouTubers, and social media teams who need fast vertical video output without manual editing.
What problem it solves
Manually scripting, voicing, illustrating, and assembling Shorts is slow and repetitive. This workflow collapses the entire pipeline into one trigger.
What it automates
Daily niche updates
A creator types a topic and gets a ready-to-post Short on finance tips or tech news every morning.
Product teasers
Marketing teams generate quick promo clips for new features using a single prompt and brand voice settings.
Educational snippets
Teachers or coaches turn lesson points into engaging 60-second explainers for their channels.
How the workflow works
The 2 nodes in this automation, in order.
- 1HTTP RequesthttpRequest
- 2OpenAI@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi
Apps & integrations used
How to set up One-Click YouTube Shorts Generator with Leonardo AI, GPT and ElevenLabs
- 1Import the workflow JSON into your n8n instance
- 2Add OpenAI credentials for script generation
- 3Configure HTTP Request nodes with Leonardo, ElevenLabs, and Cloudinary keys
- 4Set the trigger to Webhook or Manual for one-click runs
- 5Test the full path with a sample prompt and verify the final MP4 output
- 6Optionally connect the YouTube upload node with OAuth
How to customize this workflow
- →Swap GPT model for a cheaper or faster variant
- →Change trigger from webhook to schedule for daily batches
- →Add a step to post the finished Short to Twitter or TikTok
- →Replace Cloudinary with S3 or local storage
One-Click YouTube Shorts Generator with Leonardo AI, GPT and ElevenLabs: pros & cons
Pros
- +True end-to-end automation from prompt to video
- +Beginner-friendly with clear credential setup
- +Uses only standard n8n nodes (HTTP Request + OpenAI)
- +Easy to extend with extra upload destinations
Cons
- –Needs paid API keys from multiple providers
- –Final video quality depends on Leonardo image prompts
- –No built-in error handling for API rate limits
Frequently asked questions
It turns a single text prompt into a complete 1080x1920 YouTube Short including script, voiceover, images, music, and rendered MP4.
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