Automate Document Summaries with PDF to Google Doc Workflow
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Effortlessly transform your PDFs into structured summaries stored in Google Docs. This workflow automates the process of extracting key information from documents and generating a shareable draft.
About This Workflow
This powerful n8n workflow streamlines document management by automating the creation of draft summaries from PDF files. It begins by monitoring a designated Google Drive folder for new PDF uploads. Once a file is detected, the workflow intelligently extracts its content and then leverages OpenAI's advanced language models to process this information. The extracted data is then used to generate a draft Google Doc, saving you valuable time and manual effort. This solution is ideal for businesses and individuals looking to quickly digitize and organize information from various PDF sources.
Key Features
- Automated PDF Content Extraction: Seamlessly pulls text and data from your PDF files.
- Intelligent Information Extraction: Utilizes OpenAI to identify and categorize key details like names, dates, financial figures, and more.
- Google Docs Integration: Automatically creates and populates new Google Docs with generated summaries.
- Google Drive Monitoring: Triggers workflows automatically upon new PDF file creation in a specified folder.
- Customizable Extraction: Tailor the information extraction to focus on specific data points relevant to your needs.
How To Use
- Configure Google Drive Trigger: Set up the 'Google Drive Trigger' node to watch a specific folder for new PDF files.
- Set Up Extract from File: Connect the trigger to the 'Extract from File' node, ensuring it's configured to process PDFs and store the extracted text.
- Aggregate Extracted Text: Use the 'Aggregate Extract Text' node to combine text from multiple PDFs if needed, preparing it for AI processing.
- Define Information Extraction with OpenAI: Configure the 'Information Extractor' and 'OpenAI Chat Model' nodes. Clearly define the types of information you want to extract using prompts and attribute definitions. Specify your preferred OpenAI model and API key.
- Create Google Doc: Link the AI output to the 'CREATE GOOGLE DOC' node to generate a new document in your specified Google Drive folder.
- Optional: Email Summary: Connect a final node (e.g., an email node) to send notifications or summaries with a link to the newly created Google Doc.
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Workflow JSON
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"name": "Automate Document Summaries with PDF to Google Doc Workflow",
"nodes": 6,
"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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