Data & Databases
Monitor Google Drive Files and Log Them to Airtable
18 nodes
119
88
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
An automation that monitors a Google Drive folder, detects new or updated files, and automatically records file details in Airtable. This eliminates manual tracking and keeps your database synchronized with your file system.
How it works
- 1.Trigger monitors Google Drive folder for new or modified files
- 2.Extract file metadata including name, size, creation date, and link
- 3.Insert the processed record into your designated Airtable table
Use cases
- Automatically catalog documents uploaded to a shared project folder
- Maintain an up-to-date audit trail of file changes in a centralized database
Requirements
- Google Drive account with read access to the target folder
- Airtable account with a configured base and table to receive file records
Service Value
Ideal as a smart automation service combining integrations and AI to produce ready-to-use results.
Apps Used
Google Drive
Airtable
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
18
Apps
2
Views
119
Downloads
88
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 (18)
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Google Drive
Google Drive
Upload File
HTTP Request
Google Drive Trigger
Google Drive Trigger
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Airtable
Create Line Item
Airtable
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HTTP Request
Set Fields
Set
Process Line Items
Code
Webhook
Webhook
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