Auto-Generate YouTube Metadata (Timestamps, Tags & SEO Descriptions)

Automate Your YouTube Metadata in Seconds — Powered by AI

Stop wasting hours on repetitive YouTube metadata edits. This automation detects every new video on your channel, analyzes it, and instantly generates timestamps, SEO-optimized descriptions, hashtags, and video tags—all powered by GPT-4. It then updates your video automatically via the YouTube API.

This is your ultimate solution for hands-free video optimization. Perfect for creators, marketers, and automation channels who want to save hours and boost video reach without manual work. Set it up once and let AI handle all your future video metadata.

Key Features for Maximized Reach:

• 📡 Auto-Detect New Videos: The workflow automatically monitors your channel via Apify and triggers a new run for every new video.
• 📜 Smart Content Analysis: It analyzes your video's title and transcript to understand its core content, ensuring accurate metadata.
• 🧠 AI-Powered Metadata: GPT-4 intelligently generates professional, highly-optimized metadata:Timestamps / ChaptersSEO YouTube DescriptionsHashtag SuggestionsVideo Tags
• ⚡ Hands-Free Updates: The automation automatically applies the new metadata to your video using the YouTube API, so you don't have to touch a thing.
• 🔔 Optional Notifications: Get instant alerts via Telegram, Gmail, or Slack after each successful update.
• 🛠 Fully Customizable: Easily adjust the AI's tone, length, and style to match your brand's voice and channel's needs.

What’s Included:

• 📁 Complete n8n Workflow JSON file: Import and run instantly.
• 📑 Step-by-step setup PDF: A visual guide for configuring the YouTube API, Apify, and OpenAI.
• 📝 Full customization guide: Instructions for prompt tuning, channel targeting, and notification setup.
• 📊 Example outputs: See exactly what the automation generates for reference.
• 🤝 Full Support: Get help to get you set up and running.

Requirements:

• OpenAI API key
• Apify account (Free plan works)
• Google Cloud OAuth setup for YouTube API access
• Any n8n instance (cloud, desktop, or self-hosted)

Who Is This For?

• 🎥 YouTube Automation Channels: Achieve a fully hands-off, scalable workflow for metadata management.
• ✍ Content Creators: Spend more time creating videos and less time on repetitive editing details.
• 📈 Marketing Teams: Ensure every video is perfectly optimized for SEO to boost organic reach.
• 🤝 Agencies: Manage multiple client channels efficiently without the manual workload.

What Our Users Are Saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This automation is pure genius. I run an educational YouTube channel, and generating timestamps used to take me hours. Now it's done for me automatically. This workflow is a must-have for any serious creator." – Sarah W., Content Creator

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "As an agency managing over 20 YouTube channels, metadata was our biggest bottleneck. We implemented this automation, and now every video is optimized instantly. We've seen a noticeable boost in discoverability and organic views." – Mark R., Marketing Agency

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I bought this for my faceless automation channel. I just upload the video, and the workflow handles the rest. It's truly a set-it-and-forget-it solution that has saved me countless hours and helped me grow my channel faster." – Alex G., YouTuber

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

🤔 Q: Do I need to be a developer to use this?

💡 A: No. This is a pre-built, no-code workflow. The included step-by-step PDF guide provides clear, visual instructions, so you can connect your accounts and run the automation without any technical knowledge.

🤔 Q: How accurate is the AI-generated metadata?

💡 A: The automation uses GPT-4, one of the most advanced AI models available, to analyze video transcripts. By providing a clear prompt in the setup, you can ensure the AI generates highly accurate and context-aware metadata tailored to your content.

🤔 Q: Will this automation send my videos live?

💡 A: No. This workflow only handles metadata updates. It does not control your video's privacy status. This means you have full control over when to publish your videos.

🤔 Q: Is my YouTube channel secure with this automation?

💡 A: Yes. The automation uses the official YouTube API and is configured using your own Google Cloud credentials. Your API keys are secure within your own n8n instance and are not shared with us, ensuring your channel and data remain private.