How To Generate AI Videos In n8n Workflows Step By Step

• A simple n8n workflow that creates AI videos from a trigger (webhook or schedule)
• Optional: attach context images (e.g., your product shots) for character and object consistency
• Automatic delivery to your storage or social media nodes

• Built for long‑form, consistent scenes (characters and environments remain stable across shots)
• Accepts prompt + context images, then auto‑handles screenplay, narration, scene generation, editing, and delivery
• Has an API, an MCP server for agent ecosystems, and a native N8N node to fit right into your automation stack

• n8n running locally, self‑hosted, or in the cloud
• A free or paid Scrptly account and API key: https://scrptly.com/
• Optional: product or brand images for consistency across scenes

1. In n8n, go to Settings > Community Nodes > Install New.
2. Search for: n8n-nodes-scrptly
3. Click Install to add the Scrptly node to your instance.
4. Source code and docs: https://github.com/ybouane/n8n-nodes-scrptly

1. In the n8n editor, open the Credentials tab.
2. Create New Credential > choose Scrptly API.
3. Paste your API key from your Scrptly account page.
4. Save.

• Trigger: Choose Webhook (to receive JSON payloads) or Cron (to run daily/weekly).
• Scrptly Node: Add the Scrptly AI Video-Agent node and select your credentials.
• Configure the node parameters:

• E‑commerce UGC ad
  """
  Create a 30–45s vertical UGC‑style ad reviewing our eco‑friendly sneakers. Tone: friendly, authentic. Include 3 scenes: unboxing, first‑impressions on fit, quick outdoor walk test. Emphasize comfort, recycled materials, and lightweight feel. Add calm, modern background music and captions. End with a concise call‑to‑action: "Try them today." Maintain visual consistency with the provided product image.
  Format: 1080x1920, upbeat pacing, color‑grade slightly warm.
  """
• Faceless YouTube explainer
  """
  Generate a 6–8 minute horizontal explainer about "5 science‑backed morning routines for better focus." Structure: cold open hook (10s), topic overview, five tips with short science references, conclusion with one actionable step. Add calm narration and subtle background music, include captioning. Keep scene transitions smooth and visuals consistent throughout.
  Format: 1920x1080, clean typography for lower‑thirds.
  """
• Documentary mini‑segment
  """
  Produce a 3–4 minute mini‑doc about how ocean mammals communicate with songs. Blend narrator‑led visuals, simple diagrams, and atmospheric ocean scenes. Include a closing recap. Keep a cohesive visual language across scenes.
  Format: 1920x1080, gentle cinematic grade.
  """

• Upload to cloud storage (S3, Google Drive)
• Post to social media via respective n8n nodes
• Send via email/Slack to your team for review

• Webhook (or Cron)
• Set/Function (assemble prompt text and attach context image URLs)
• Scrptly (generate the video)
• Drive/S3/HTTP Request (store or distribute the file)

// Input: webhook payload { productName, benefits[], imageUrl }

const data = items[0].json;

const benefits = (data.benefits || []).slice(0, 3).join(', ');



const prompt = `Create a 35–45s vertical UGC‑style ad for our ${data.productName}.

Show: quick unboxing, first use, and a punchy highlight reel.

Focus benefits: ${benefits}.

Tone: authentic and upbeat; add subtle music and clean captions.

Keep visuals consistent with the provided product image.

Format: 1080x1920.`;



return [{ json: { prompt, contextImages: [data.imageUrl] } }];

• A/B test prompts: Use a Split In Batches node to send two prompt variants to Scrptly, then compare engagement.
• Batch generation: Loop through a list of SKUs to generate a video per product, then auto‑upload to Drive and your CMS.
• Faceless channel automation: Cron trigger + topic list + Scrptly node + YouTube upload = a consistent posting cadence.

npm install scrptly

# or

yarn add scrptly

import Scrptly from 'scrptly';



Scrptly.setApiSettings({

  apiKey: process.env.SCRPTLY_API_KEY,

});

const task = await Scrptly.videoAgent.create({

  prompt: 'Generate a 60–90s cinematic product showcase for our leather bag... ',

  contextImages: ['https://example.com/bag-front.jpg', 'https://example.com/bag-detail.jpg'],

  approveUpTo: 12000,

});



// Optionally poll for completion or use webhooks if configured

const result = await Scrptly.videoAgent.waitFor(task.id);

console.log('Final video URL:', result.videoUrl);

• Invalid API key: Re‑check the n8n credential and rotate your key if exposed.
• Long generation times: Complex, long‑form videos take longer. Start with Wait For Completion On; scale later.
• Inconsistent characters/objects: Always include the same context images across scenes/requests.
• Budget/timeouts: Increase Approve Up To for longer scripts; keep n8n node timeouts reasonable.
• Asset quality: Provide high‑resolution, well‑lit product images for best results.

• Speed: Move from idea to edited video in minutes.
• Consistency: Context images maintain identity across shots and episodes.
• Scalability: n8n lets you fan out, schedule, and route results anywhere.

• Install the Scrptly n8n node: https://github.com/ybouane/n8n-nodes-scrptly
• Generate your first video with Scrptly: https://scrptly.com/
• Expand with the API/VDK for custom pipelines and integrations: https://scrptly.com/