TikTok Post Scraper via Keywords | Bright Data + Sheets Integration

🎵 TikTok Post Scraper via Keywords | Bright Data + Sheets Integration

📝 Workflow Description Automatically scrapes TikTok posts based on keyword search using Bright Data API and stores comprehensive data in Google Sheets for analysis and monitoring.

🔄 How It Works

This workflow operates through a simple, automated process:

Keyword Input:** User submits search keywords through a web form Data Scraping:** Bright Data API searches TikTok for posts matching the keywords Processing Loop:** Monitors scraping progress and waits for completion Data Storage:** Automatically saves all extracted data to Google Sheets Result Delivery:** Provides comprehensive post data including metrics, user info, and media URLs

⏱️ Setup Information

Estimated Setup Time: 10-15 minutes

This includes importing the workflow, configuring credentials, and testing the integration. Most of the process is automated once properly configured.

✨ Key Features

📝 Keyword-Based Search Search TikTok posts using specific keywords

📊 Comprehensive Data Extraction Captures post metrics, user profiles, and media URLs

📋 Google Sheets Integration Automatically organizes data in spreadsheets

🔄 Automated Processing Handles scraping progress monitoring

🛡️ Reliable Scraping Uses Bright Data's professional infrastructure

⚡ Real-time Updates Live status monitoring and data processing

📊 Data Extracted

| Field | Description | Example | |-------|-------------|---------| | url | TikTok post URL | https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/123456 | | post_id | Unique post identifier | 7234567890123456789 | | description | Post caption/description | Check out this amazing content! #viral | | digg_count | Number of likes | 15400 | | share_count | Number of shares | 892 | | comment_count | Number of comments | 1250 | | play_count | Number of views | 125000 | | profile_username | Creator's username | @creativity_master | | profile_followers | Creator's follower count | 50000 | | hashtags | Post hashtags | #viral #trending #fyp | | create_time | Post creation timestamp | 2025-01-15T10:30:00Z | | video_url | Direct video URL | https://video.tiktok.com/tos/... |

🚀 Setup Instructions

Step 1: Prerequisites

n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud) Bright Data account with TikTok scraping dataset access Google account with Sheets access Basic understanding of n8n workflows

Step 2: Import Workflow

Copy the provided JSON workflow code In n8n: Go to Workflows → + Add workflow → Import from JSON Paste the JSON code and click Import The workflow will appear in your n8n interface

Step 3: Configure Bright Data

In n8n: Navigate to Credentials → + Add credential → Bright Data API Enter your Bright Data API credentials Test the connection to ensure it's working Update the workflow nodes with your dataset ID: gd_lu702nij2f790tmv9h Replace BRIGHT_DATA_API_KEY with your actual API key

Step 4: Configure Google Sheets

Create a new Google Sheet or use an existing one Copy the Sheet ID from the URL In n8n: Credentials → + Add credential → Google Sheets OAuth2 API Complete OAuth setup and test connection Update the Google Sheets node with your Sheet ID Ensure the sheet has a tab named "Tiktok by keyword"

Step 5: Test the Workflow

Activate the workflow using the toggle switch Access the form trigger URL to submit a test keyword Monitor the workflow execution in n8n Verify data appears in your Google Sheet Check that all fields are populated correctly

⚙️ Configuration Details

Bright Data API Settings Dataset ID:** gd_lu702nij2f790tmv9h Discovery Type:** discover_new Search Method:** keyword Results per Input:** 2 posts per keyword Include Errors:** true

Workflow Parameters Wait Time:** 1 minute between status checks Status Check:** Monitors until scraping is complete Data Format:** JSON response from Bright Data Error Handling:** Automatic retry on incomplete scraping

📋 Usage Guide

Running the Workflow

Access the form trigger URL provided by n8n Enter your desired keyword (e.g., "viral dance", "cooking tips") Submit the form to start the scraping process Wait for the workflow to complete (typically 2-5 minutes) Check your Google Sheet for the extracted data

Best Practices

Use specific, relevant keywords for better results Monitor your Bright Data usage to stay within limits Regularly backup your Google Sheets data Test with simple keywords before complex searches Review extracted data for accuracy and completeness

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

🚨 Scraping Not Starting Verify Bright Data API credentials are correct Check dataset ID matches your account Ensure sufficient credits in Bright Data account

🚨 No Data in Google Sheets Confirm Google Sheets credentials are authenticated Verify sheet ID is correct Check that the "Tiktok by keyword" tab exists

🚨 Workflow Timeout Increase wait time if scraping takes longer Check Bright Data dashboard for scraping status Verify keyword produces available results

📈 Use Cases

Content Research Research trending content and hashtags in your niche to inform your content strategy.

Competitor Analysis Monitor competitor posts and engagement metrics to understand market trends.

Influencer Discovery Find influencers and creators in specific topics or industries.

Market Intelligence Gather data on trending topics, hashtags, and user engagement patterns.

🔒 Security Notes

Keep your Bright Data API credentials secure Use appropriate Google Sheets sharing permissions Monitor API usage to prevent unexpected charges Regularly rotate API keys for better security Comply with TikTok's terms of service and data usage policies

🎉 Ready to Use!

Your TikTok scraper is now configured and ready to extract valuable data. Start with simple keywords and gradually expand your research as you become familiar with the workflow.

Need Help? Visit the n8n community forum or check the Bright Data documentation for additional support and advanced configuration options.

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