Bilibili Video Downloader with Google Drive Upload & Email Notification

Bilibili Video Downloader with Google Drive Upload & Email Notification

Automate downloading of Bilibili videos via the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI), upload them to Google Drive, and notify users by email — all using n8n workflow automation.

🧠 Workflow Overview

This n8n automation allows users to:

Submit a Bilibili video URL. Fetch download info from the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI). Automatically download and upload the video to Google Drive. Share the file and send an email notification to the user.

⚙️ Node-by-Node Explanation

| Node | Function | | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | On form submission | Triggers when a user submits the Bilibili video URL through the form. | | Fetch Bilibili Video Info from API | Sends the video URL to the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI) to retrieve download info. | | Check API Response Status | Validates that the API returned a 200 success status before proceeding. | | Download Video File | Downloads the actual video from the provided resource URL. | | Upload Video to Google Drive | Uploads the downloaded video file to the user’s connected Google Drive. | | Google Drive Set Permission | Sets sharing permissions to make the uploaded video publicly accessible. | | Success Notification Email with Drive Link | Sends the Google Drive link to the user via email upon successful upload. | | Processing Delay | Adds a delay before executing error handling if something fails. | | Failure Notification Email | Sends an error notification to the user if download/upload fails. |

🧩 How to Configure Google Drive in n8n

In n8n, open Credentials → New → Google Drive. Choose OAuth2 authentication. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Google account. Use the newly created credential in both Upload Video and Set Permission nodes. Test the connection to ensure access to your Drive.

🔑 How to Obtain Your RapidAPI Key

To use the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI):

Visit bilibili videodownloade. Click Subscribe to Test (you can choose free or paid plans). Copy your x-rapidapi-key from the “Endpoints” section. Paste the key into your n8n Fetch Bilibili Video Info from API node header.

Example header:

{ "x-rapidapi-host": "bilibili-video-downloader.p.rapidapi.com", "x-rapidapi-key": "your-rapidapi-key-here" }

💡 Use Case

This automation is ideal for:

Content creators archiving Bilibili videos. Researchers collecting media resources. Teams that need centralized video storage in Google Drive. Automated content management workflows.

🚀 Benefits

✅ No manual downloads – fully automated. ✅ Secure cloud storage via Google Drive. ✅ Instant user notification on success or failure. ✅ Scalable for multiple users or URLs. ✅ Powered by the reliable Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI).

👥 Who Is This For

n8n developers** wanting to explore advanced workflow automations. Content managers** handling large volumes of Bilibili content. Digital archivists** storing video data in Google Drive. Educators** sharing Bilibili educational videos securely.

🏁 Summary

With this n8n workflow, you can seamlessly integrate the Bilibili Video Downloader API (RapidAPI) into your automation stack — enabling effortless video downloading, Google Drive uploading, and user notifications in one unified system.