Download Threads Videos & Log Results in Google Sheets

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Threads Video Downloader & Google Drive Logger Automate downloading Threads videos from URLs, upload them to Google Drive, and log results in Google Sheets using n8n. API Source: Threads Downloader on RapidAPI Workflow Explanation | Node | Explanation | | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | On form submission | Trigger workflow when a user submits a Threads URL via a form. | | Fetch Threads Video Data | Sends the submitted URL to Threads Downloader API to get video info. | | Check If Video Exists | Checks if the API returned a valid downloadable video URL. | | Download Threads Video File | Downloads the video from the API-provided URL. | | Upload Video to Google Drive | Uploads the downloaded video to a designated Google Drive folder. | | Set Google Drive Sharing Permissions | Sets sharing permissions so the uploaded video is accessible via a link. | | Log Success to Google Sheets | Records the original URL and Google Drive link in Google Sheets for successful downloads. | | Wait Before Logging Failure | Adds a pause before logging failed downloads to avoid timing issues. | | Log Failed Download to Google Sheets | Logs URLs with “N/A” for videos that failed to download. | How to Obtain a RapidAPI Key Go to Threads Downloader API on RapidAPI. Sign up or log in to RapidAPI. Subscribe to the API (free or paid plan). Copy the X-RapidAPI-Key from your dashboard and paste it into the n8n HTTP Request node. ✅ Note: Keep your API key private. How to Configure Google Drive & Google Sheets Google Drive Go to Google Drive and create a folder for videos. In n8n, create Google Drive OAuth2 credentials and connect your account. Configure the Upload Video node to target your folder. Google Sheets Create a spreadsheet with columns: URL | Drive_URL. Create Google API credentials in n8n (service account or OAuth2). Map the nodes to log successful or failed downloads. Google Sheet Column Table Example | URL | Drive_URL | | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | https://www.threads.net/p/abc123 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/xyz/view | | https://www.threads.net/p/def456 | N/A | Use Case & Benefits Use Case:** Automate downloading Threads videos for marketing, content archiving, or research. Benefits:** Saves time with automated downloads. Centralized storage in Google Drive. Keeps a clear log in Google Sheets. Works with multiple Threads URLs without manual effort. An n8n automation workflow template by Sk developer.

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