Discover & Analyze TikTok Influencers with Bright Data, Claude AI & Email Outreach

🎯 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

🔍 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