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LinkedIn content factory with OpenAI research & Replicate branded images

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by Onur ✓ · 1,150 views · created 2025-09-17 · Multimodal AI

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: SerpApi (Google Search). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This AI workflow has 20 nodes and runs manually, when you click “Execute workflow”. Along the way it connects OpenAI Chat Model, SerpApi (Google Search), Google Sheets and LinkedIn. It also calls api.replicate.com over HTTP.

How it runs

Trigger: Manually, when you click “Execute workflow”.

  1. 1. Get Pending Topic from Google Sheets (Google Sheets): uses Google Sheets
  2. 2. Research Topic & Find Viral Angle with AI (AI Agent): runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model; 1 tool (SerpAPI); output parser: Structured Output Parser
  3. 3. Generate LinkedIn Post Content with AI (AI Agent): runs an AI agent, with model: OpenAI Chat Model; 1 tool (SerpAPI); output parser: Structured Output Parser
  4. 4. Generate Branded Image Prompt (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
  5. 4.1. Generate Branded Image Prompt (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
  6. 5a. Start Image Generation (Replicate) (HTTP Request): calls api.replicate.com (POST)
  7. 5b. Check Image Status (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API
  8. If: checks a condition and branches into true / false
  9. 6. Download Generated Image (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API
  10. Wait: waits 2 seconds

…plus 3 more steps. See the full node list below.

Services it uses

OpenAI Chat ModelSerpApi (Google Search)Google SheetsLinkedIn

HTTP calls to: api.replicate.com

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • SerpApi (Google Search) in SerpAPI, SerpAPI1: no direct replacement: call the SerpApi REST API with an HTTP Request tool, or use a verified community node.

Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).

Removed in 3.0Replace with
SerpApi (Google Search)
SerpAPI, SerpAPI1
No direct replacement: call the SerpApi REST API with an HTTP Request tool, or use a verified community node

Nodes used (12)

From the author

Template Description: > Never run out of high-quality LinkedIn content again. This workflow is a complete content factory that takes a simple topic from a Google Sheet, uses AI to research a trending angle, writes a full post, generates a unique and…

Excerpt from Onur's description on n8n.io.

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