Automate Google Docs Creation with n8n
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Streamline document generation by automatically creating and updating Google Docs using n8n. This workflow leverages the 'When Executed by Another Workflow' trigger, 'Create a document', and 'Update a document' nodes to build content dynamically.
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Overview
This n8n workflow automates the creation and population of Google Docs. It's triggered by another workflow, allowing for dynamic content injection. The core logic involves first creating a new Google Doc with a specified title, then updating that document with provided content. Finally, it returns a confirmation message with a link to the newly created document.
This is particularly useful for tasks requiring repetitive document generation, such as generating reports, personalized proposals, or any content that needs to be stored and managed within Google Drive.
Key Features
- Triggered by another n8n workflow for seamless integration.
- Dynamically creates Google Docs with customizable titles.
- Populates created documents with provided content.
- Returns a confirmation message with a direct link to the Google Doc.
How To Use
- Trigger Configuration: Ensure the 'When Executed by Another Workflow' node is set up to receive the necessary
titleandcontentinputs from your initiating workflow. - Google Docs Setup: Authenticate your Google account with the n8n Google Docs node. The 'Create a document' node requires a
folderIdwhere the document will be saved. - Content Injection: The 'Create a document' node uses the
titleinput for the document title. The 'Update a document' node uses thecontentinput to insert text into the newly created document. - Response Handling: The 'Edit Fields' node formats a response message, including the document title and a Google Drive link, which can then be passed to subsequent nodes or returned to the initiating workflow.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "155c458f-a1f2-4e26-bd8e-19053bb0d3fa",
"name": "Automate Google Docs Creation with n8n",
"nodes": 0,
"category": "Document Automation",
"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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