Build Your Custom AI Assistant with n8n and OpenAI
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Effortlessly create a personalized AI assistant powered by OpenAI and n8n. Upload your documents, configure your assistant's persona, and engage in intelligent conversations, all through a visual workflow.
About This Workflow
Unlock the power of custom AI with this n8n workflow. Seamlessly upload any document, from event guides to product manuals, and transform it into a knowledge base for your own OpenAI Assistant. Configure its name, description, and system prompt to define its behavior and expertise. Then, engage in dynamic conversations, getting instant, accurate answers based on your uploaded data. This workflow streamlines the creation and interaction process, enabling you to build powerful AI tools without complex coding.
Key Features
- Document-Powered AI: Train your assistant on your specific data by uploading files.
- Customizable Assistant Persona: Define name, description, and detailed instructions for tailored responses.
- Visual Workflow Automation: Build and manage your AI assistant using n8n's intuitive node-based interface.
- Direct Chat Integration: Easily interact with your created assistant through chat triggers.
- Scalable and Flexible: Adaptable for various use cases, from customer support to internal knowledge bases.
How To Use
- Connect Google Drive: Authenticate your Google Drive account to access your files.
- Configure File Download: Specify the Google Drive file you want to use (e.g., a PDF or document).
- Upload to OpenAI: Use the 'Upload File to OpenAI' node to prepare your document for the assistant.
- Create Assistant: Configure the 'Create new Assistant' node by providing a name, model (e.g.,
gpt-4-turbo-preview), description, and detailed instructions. - Attach File: Link the uploaded file ID to your new assistant.
- Set Up Chat Trigger: Define a webhook or trigger for receiving user messages.
- Connect to Assistant: Use the 'OpenAI Assistant' node to process incoming chat messages and send them to your custom assistant.
- Test and Iterate: Run the workflow and chat with your assistant to refine its responses and instructions.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"id": "05797757-89b8-4627-8d0e-449e9b296402",
"name": "Build Your Custom AI Assistant with n8n and OpenAI",
"nodes": 27,
"category": "Marketing",
"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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