Hey everyone! Welcome back to my 50-day AI Automation Challenge. Today marks Day 13, and I’m excited to share something that content creators and marketers are going to love – an automated system that transforms YouTube videos into engaging Reddit posts using AI.

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The Problem Every Content Creator Faces

If you’re a YouTube creator or manage social media for brands, you know the drill. After spending hours creating a video, you then need to:

• Write unique posts for each social platform
• Adapt your content to fit different community vibes
• Manually post across Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, Instagram…
• Do all this while the content is still “hot”

It’s exhausting, right? That’s exactly why I built this automation.

What I Built Today

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I created an n8n workflow that:

1. Takes any YouTube URL as input
2. Extracts the video transcript automatically
3. Generates human-like Reddit posts using DeepSeek AI
4. Posts directly to Reddit with natural, engaging content
5. Provides analytics about the video and channel performance

The coolest part? The AI doesn’t just summarize – it creates posts that actually sound like a real Redditor wrote them. No robotic summaries, just genuine, conversational content with the right amount of personality.

The Technical Journey

Step 1: Setting Up the Foundation

I started with my Day 10 YouTube summarizer workflow as the base. This already handled:

• Transcript extraction via RapidAPI
• Video analytics from YouTube API
• Basic summarization with DeepSeek

Step 2: The AI Magic

The breakthrough came when I realized standard summaries sound… well, like summaries. Nobody wants to read that on Reddit! So I crafted a special prompt for DeepSeek:

"You are a casual tech enthusiast sharing interesting videos on Reddit. Write in a natural, conversational tone that matches typical Reddit posts..." 

This made ALL the difference. Instead of:

We get:

See the difference? That’s what makes this automation special.

Step 3: Platform-Specific Optimization

Reddit has its own culture. Some key optimizations I implemented:

• Titles that intrigue without clickbait
• Content that sparks discussion
• Ending with engaging questions
• Natural language with minimal emojis
• Respecting subreddit-specific vibes

Step 4: Overcoming Technical Challenges

Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Some hurdles I faced:

• Reddit’s silent post rejections (turned out to be karma requirements)
• Parsing AI responses correctly (those pesky asterisks!)
• Making content feel authentic, not automated
• Handling different subreddit requirements

Each challenge taught me something new about both Reddit’s API and crafting better AI prompts.

The Results

The system now successfully:

• ✅ Generates Reddit posts that get engagement
• ✅ Saves 15-20 minutes per video
• ✅ Maintains authentic community voice
• ✅ Scales to multiple subreddits

Here’s a real example from today’s test:Show Image

Want to Try It Yourself?

I’m making this completely open source! You can grab the n8n workflow from my GitHub: https://github.com/SaiAkhil066/n8n_50-50_challenge

The repository includes:

• Complete n8n workflow JSON
• Setup instructions
• API configuration guide
• Troubleshooting tips

Future Enhancements (Coming Soon!)

While today focused on Reddit, the framework is ready for:

• Twitter/X integration
• LinkedIn professional summaries
• Instagram carousel generation
• Scheduled posting across all platforms
• A/B testing different content styles

Let’s Work Together!

This project showcases just a fraction of what’s possible with AI automation. I specialize in:

• Custom AI Automation Solutions – Streamline your business processes
• Intelligent Chatbots – Customer service, lead generation, internal tools
• RAG Systems – Turn your documents into interactive knowledge bases
• Content Automation – Like this project, but tailored to your needs
• Workflow Optimization – Connect your tools and eliminate repetitive tasks

Whether you’re a startup looking to scale, an agency wanting to automate client work, or an enterprise seeking efficiency, I can help transform your ideas into working solutions.

Interested in automating your business? Let’s chat! 📧 [saiakhil066@gmail.com](mailto:saiakhil066@gmail.com) 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/n-sai-akhil-aa165b319/

Key Takeaways

1. AI prompting is an art – The right prompt makes content feel human
2. Platform culture matters – Each social media has its own vibe
3. Start simple, iterate – Test with one platform before scaling
4. Open source accelerates learning – Share your work, learn from others

Found this helpful? Give it a star on GitHub and share it with someone who spends too much time on manual social media posting!