Files & Documents
Automate Google Drive file monitoring and organization
14 nodes
118
78
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
An automation template that continuously monitors Google Drive folders, detects new or modified files, and applies intelligent organization logic based on customizable criteria. Reduce manual file management tasks and maintain consistent folder structure effortlessly.
How it works
- 1.Enable manual or automatic monitoring for Google Drive folders
- 2.Detect newly created or recently updated files in specified locations
- 3.Apply filtering and conditional logic to categorize detected files
- 4.Execute organization actions such as moving or renaming files based on rules
- 5.Implement delays between operations to manage server load and prevent throttling
Use cases
- Automatically categorize and sort invoices by date, customer, or status
- Move newly uploaded files to designated folders based on file type or naming patterns
- Archive outdated documents and maintain an organized file library structure
Requirements
- Active Google Drive account with full access permissions
- Basic understanding of folder hierarchy and file organization requirements
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Google Drive
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
14
Apps
1
Views
118
Downloads
78
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 (14)
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Sticky Note
Sticky Note
Run manually
Manual Trigger
Get files from specified folder
Google Drive
Use only PDF documents
Filter
Download files
Google Drive
Send translate request
HTTP Request
Check translation status
HTTP Request
Wait a bit
Wait
file translated?
If
Wait between documents
Wait
Get translated document from deepL
HTTP Request
Uplad to original folder
Google Drive
⚙️ config
Set
Sticky Note1
Sticky Note