Effortlessly Extract Data from PDFs Using AI with n8n
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Unlock the power of AI to extract critical information from your PDF documents. This n8n workflow seamlessly integrates Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini 2.0 Flash to compare results and efficiently process your files.
About This Workflow
Streamline your document processing with this advanced n8n workflow designed to extract data directly from PDFs using cutting-edge AI. Instead of a multi-step OCR and LLM process, this workflow ingeniously handles PDF data extraction in a single, efficient step. It leverages the capabilities of both Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash, allowing you to compare their performance, latency, and costs directly within the n8n interface. Perfect for analyzing invoices, reports, or any document requiring structured data extraction, this workflow empowers you to automate complex tasks and gain insights faster.
Key Features
- Direct PDF Data Extraction: Extracts data from PDFs without the need for separate OCR steps.
- Dual AI Model Comparison: Integrates and compares both Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini 2.0 Flash for optimal results.
- Customizable Prompts: Easily define the information you need to extract and how it should be structured.
- Cloud Storage Integration: Connects with Google Drive for seamless file access.
- Flexible Output Options: Supports structured output formats like JSON for further automation.
How To Use
- Configure Google Drive: Ensure your Google Drive credentials are set up in n8n.
- Select PDF Document: In the "Google Drive" node, specify the
fileIdof the PDF you wish to process. - Define Your Prompt: Navigate to the "Define Prompt" node and customize the
promptvalue to accurately describe the data you want to extract and the desired format. - Set Up API Credentials: Obtain API keys for either Anthropic (for Claude) or Google (for Gemini), or both, and configure them within the respective nodes.
- Optional: Deactivate Models: If you wish to test only one AI model, you can deactivate the other API call node.
- Optional: Configure Output: For Gemini, explore the
generationConfigto specifyapplication/jsonfor structured output. For Claude, leverage "Prefill response format" for consistent JSON output. - Test Workflow: Click the "Test workflow" button to initiate the process and review the extracted data.
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Workflow JSON
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}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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