Automate API Data Extraction to Google Sheets and CSV
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Effortlessly fetch data from any API, transform it to your needs, and automatically store it in both Google Sheets for collaborative access and a local CSV file for robust archiving or further processing. This workflow streamlines data collection and multi-format reporting, saving significant manual effort.
About This Workflow
This powerful n8n workflow provides a comprehensive solution for automating data extraction from virtually any API. It starts by making an HTTP request to your chosen API endpoint, retrieving the latest data. The subsequent 'Set' node intelligently parses the API response, allowing you to selectively extract and rename specific data fields (like user names and countries in this example). This transformed data is then routed to two distinct outputs simultaneously: one branch appends the data directly to a Google Sheet for real-time collaboration and easy access, while the other converts the same data into a CSV file, perfect for local storage, backups, or integration with other file-based systems. Automate your data pipeline and ensure your insights are always current and accessible in multiple formats.
Key Features
- Automated API Data Fetching: Seamlessly retrieve structured data from any REST API endpoint with scheduled or triggered execution.
- Flexible Data Transformation: Easily extract, combine, and rename specific data fields from complex JSON API responses using powerful expressions.
- Dual Output Efficiency: Simultaneously store processed data in Google Sheets for collaborative reporting and generate CSV files for local storage or data archiving.
- No-Code Configuration: Set up and manage complex data pipelines without writing a single line of code, simplifying data integration.
How To Use
- Configure HTTP Request: Update the
URLparameter in the "HTTP Request" node to point to your specific API endpoint (e.g.,https://api.example.com/data). - Define Data Extraction: In the "Set" node, modify the
valuesto extract the exact data fields you need from your API response, using expressions like{{$json["path"]["to"]["field"]}}. EnsurekeepOnlySetis enabled to streamline output. - Set up Google Sheets: In the "Google Sheets" node, select your Google Sheets OAuth2 credential, enter the
sheetIdof your target spreadsheet, and adjust therange(e.g.,A:C) andoperation(e.g.,append) as needed. - Configure Spreadsheet File: For the "Spreadsheet File" node, specify your desired
fileName(e.g., "my_api_data") and choose thefileFormat(e.g.,csv,xlsx). - Execute Workflow: Run the workflow manually or set up a trigger to automatically fetch, transform, and export your data as needed.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "8f58405d-19c6-414a-b0f8-eb06d0a4b480",
"name": "Automate API Data Extraction to Google Sheets and CSV",
"nodes": 20,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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