Automate JSON Data Import to Google Sheets
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Seamlessly import data from local JSON files directly into Google Sheets. This workflow automates the process of reading structured JSON data and appending it to your chosen spreadsheet, keeping your data up-to-date effortlessly.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for automating the transfer of structured data from local JSON files into Google Sheets. By configuring a simple sequence, you can eliminate manual data entry and ensure your spreadsheets are always populated with the latest information. It's ideal for anyone needing to regularly move data from system exports, configuration files, or other JSON sources into a centralized Google Sheet for reporting, analysis, or team collaboration, saving valuable time and reducing errors. The workflow handles parsing the JSON and intelligently appending it to your sheet.
Key Features
- Automated JSON File Reading: Effortlessly read structured data from any local JSON file.
- Direct Google Sheets Appending: Automatically push parsed JSON data into your specified Google Sheet.
- Smart Data Mapping: Leverages JSON keys to create or match column headers in Google Sheets for organized data.
- Error Reduction: Minimize manual errors by automating repetitive data transfer tasks.
- Flexible File Path Configuration: Easily point to different JSON files by updating a single parameter.
How To Use
- Configure the
read json filenode: Specify the full file path to your JSON data file (e.g.,/home/username/users_data.json). Ensure the file is accessible by the n8n instance. - (Optional) The
move binary datanode: This node acts as a passthrough for the binary JSON content. No specific configuration is typically needed unless you intend to perform additional binary manipulations. - Set up the
Google Sheetsnode:- Select your
Google Sheets OAuth2 APIcredential to authenticate with your Google account. - Enter the
Sheet IDof your target Google Sheet. You can find this in the URL of your Google Sheet (e.g.,https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/YOUR_SHEET_ID/edit). - Ensure the
Operationis set to "Append" to add new rows of data. - Specify the
Range(e.g., "A:Z" or "Sheet1!A:C") to define the columns where data should be appended. - Under
Options, activateUse path for key rowif your JSON data contains keys that should be used as column headers in your Google Sheet.
- Select your
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "0d1c4919-6b8c-4cc5-8bcf-dd562dfc9d97",
"name": "Automate JSON Data Import to Google Sheets",
"nodes": 13,
"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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