🎣 Discover & analyze TikTok influencers with Bright Data, Claude AI & email outreach
⚡ 3,597 views · 🎣 Lead Generation & Enrichment
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Description
🎯 Automated TikTok Influencer Discovery & Analysis
A complete n8n automation that discovers TikTok influencers using Bright Data, evaluates their fit using Claude AI, and sends personalized outreach emails. Designed for marketing teams and brands that need a scalable, intelligent way to find and connect with relevant creators.
📋 Overview
This workflow provides a full-service influencer discovery pipeline: it finds TikTok profiles using search keywords, uses AI to assess alignment with your brand, and initiates contact with qualified influencers. Ideal for influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and campaign planning.
✨ Key Features
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🔍 Keyword-Based Discovery
Locate TikTok influencers by specific niche-related keywords. -
📊 Bright Data Integration
Access accurate TikTok profile data from Bright Data’s datasets. -
🤖 AI-Powered Analysis
Claude AI evaluates each profile’s fit with your brand based on bio, content, and more. -
📧 Smart Email Notifications
Sends tailored outreach emails to creators deemed highly relevant. -
📈 Data Storage
Google Sheets stores profile details, AI evaluation results, and outreach status. -
🎯 Intelligent Filtering
Processes only influencers who meet your criteria (e.g., 5000+ followers, industry match). -
⚡ Fast & Reliable
Uses professional scraping with robust error handling. -
🔄 Batch Processing
Supports bulk influencer processing through a single automated flow.
🎯 What This Workflow Does
Input
- Search Keywords – TikTok terms for finding niche creators
- Business Info – Brand description and industry
- Collaboration Criteria – Follower count minimum, niche alignment
Processing Steps
- Form Submission
- TikTok Discovery via Bright Data
- Data Extraction and Normalization
- Save to Google Sheets
- Relevance Scoring via Claude AI
- Filtering Based on AI Score + Follower Count
- Personalized Email Outreach
Output Data Points
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Profile ID | TikTok profile identifier | tiktoker123456 |
| Username | TikTok handle | @creativecreator |
| URL | Profile link | https://tiktok.com/@creativecreator |
| Description | Creator bio | ”Fashion & lifestyle content…” |
| Followers | Total follower count | 50,000 |
| Collaboration | AI assessment of brand fit | ”Highly Relevant” |
| Analysis | 50-word Claude AI relevance summary | ”Strong alignment with fashion…” |
🚀 Setup Instructions
Prerequisites
- n8n (cloud or self-hosted)
- Bright Data account with TikTok access
- Google Sheets + Gmail
- Anthropic Claude API key
- 10–15 minutes setup time
Step-by-Step Setup
- Import Workflow via JSON in n8n
- Configure Bright Data – Add API credentials and dataset ID
- Google Sheets – Setup credentials and map columns
- Claude AI – Insert API key and select desired model
- Gmail – Authenticate Gmail and update mail node settings
- Update Variables – Replace placeholders with business info
- Test & Launch – Submit a sample form and verify all outputs
📖 Usage Guide
Adding Search Keywords
Submit the form with search terms, business description, and industry category to trigger the workflow.
Understanding AI Analysis
- Emails are sent only if:
- Collaboration status = Highly Relevant
- Follower count ≥ 5000
- Industry alignment confirmed
- Claude AI returns a 50-word analysis justifying the match
Customizing Filters
Edit the “Find the Collaborator” prompt to adjust:
- Follower thresholds
- Industry relevance
- Additional metrics (e.g., engagement rate)
Viewing Results
Google Sheets log includes:
- Influencer metadata
- AI scores and rationale
- Collaboration status
- Email delivery timestamp
🔧 Customization Options
- Add More Fields: Engagement rate, contact email, content themes
- Email Personalization: Customize message templates or integrate other mail services
- Enhanced Filtering: Use engagement rates, region, content frequency
🚨 Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Bright Data fails | Recheck API and dataset ID |
| No influencer data | Adjust keywords or dataset scope |
| Sheets permission error | Re-authenticate and check sharing |
| Claude fails | Validate API key and prompt |
| Emails not sent | Re-auth Gmail or update recipient field |
| Form not triggering | Reconfirm webhook URL and permissions |
Advanced Debugging
- Check n8n execution logs
- Run individual nodes for pinpointing failures
- Confirm all data formats
- Handle API rate limits
- Add error-catch nodes for retries
📊 Use Cases & Examples
- Brand Discovery: Fashion, tech, fitness creators
- Competitor Insights: Find influencers used by rival brands
- Campaign Planning: Build targeted influencer lists
- Market Research: Identify creator trends across regions
⚙️ Advanced Configuration
- Batch Execution: Process multiple keywords with delay logic
- Engagement Metrics: Scrape and calculate likes-to-follower ratios
- CRM Integration: Sync qualified profiles to HubSpot, Salesforce, or Slack
📈 Performance & Limits
- Processing Time: 3–5 minutes per keyword
- Concurrency: 3–5 simultaneous fetches (depends on plan)
- Accuracy: >95% influencer data reliability
- Success Rate: 90%+ for outreach and processing
🔗 Nodes Used
Google Sheets, HTTP Request, Gmail, Filter, AI Agent, Anthropic Chat Model
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File