Files & Documents
Automate Google Drive file processing and batch operations
9 nodes
266
133
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
Triggered automation that monitors Google Drive folders and processes files in controlled batches, enabling dynamic organization and applying consistent actions across file groups efficiently without manual intervention.
How it works
- 1.Activate manual or event-based trigger to detect changes in Google Drive folders
- 2.Split detected files into manageable batches for controlled processing
- 3.Execute defined operations on each batch and consolidate results
- 4.Merge outputs, log operations, and send notifications or reports
Use cases
- Automatically organize project files into folders by date, type, or custom criteria
- Process large document sets and apply uniform transformations to thousands of files
- Trigger automated reports or alerts when new files appear in monitored directories
Requirements
- Active Google Drive account with appropriate access permissions to target folders
- n8n platform with authenticated Google Drive connection configured
- Clear specification of source folders, file selection criteria, and required actions
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Google Drive
Split In Batches
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
9
Apps
2
Views
266
Downloads
133
How to Use
- 1.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (9)
Google Drive
Google Drive
Loop Over Items
Split In Batches
Merge
Merge
Set Folder ID
Set
Manual Execute Workflow
Manual Trigger
Generate Download Links
Code
Change Status
Google Drive
Replace Me
No Op
Sticky Note
Sticky Note