Files & Documents
Monitor Google Drive files with scheduled n8n automation
6 nodes
121
92
Scheduled trigger
Workflow Description
A time-based automation that connects n8n to Google Drive for periodic file monitoring and processing. Enables automatic file operations on a defined schedule without manual intervention or constant monitoring.
How it works
- 1.Trigger automation at the scheduled time
- 2.Authenticate and connect to Google Drive account
- 3.Retrieve file and folder data from Drive
- 4.Process data using custom logic if needed
- 5.Execute final action on files or extracted data
Use cases
- Run automated backups of critical files from Google Drive on a set schedule
- Monitor a folder for new files and apply actions automatically
- Organize and categorize files based on predefined rules
- Extract and process data from Drive documents periodically
Requirements
- Google account with access to Google Drive
- API credentials or OAuth token for n8n connection
- Defined schedule for automation execution
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
N8N
Google Drive
Details
Trigger
Scheduled trigger
Nodes
6
Apps
2
Views
121
Downloads
92
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 (6)
Parameters
Set
Schedule Trigger
Schedule Trigger
Sticky Note3
Sticky Note
Code
Code
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