Workflow Results to Obsidian Vault via Google Drive
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Automatically create and update Obsidian notes from n8n workflow results saved in Google Drive.
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Overview
This workflow template allows you to automatically generate and update notes in your Obsidian Vault based on the results of any n8n workflow. When workflow outputs are saved to a designated Google Drive folder, they are converted into Markdown files and instantly appear in your Obsidian Vault. This is achieved by leveraging Google Drive's sync capabilities and a symbolic link on your local machine.
Key Features
- Seamless integration of n8n workflow results into Obsidian.
- Real-time updates of Obsidian notes as workflow outputs change.
- Support for Markdown file creation with optional YAML Frontmatter.
- Utilizes Google Drive for intermediate storage and syncing.
- Includes detailed setup instructions for Google Drive and Obsidian configuration.
How To Use
- Set up a dedicated Google Drive folder that syncs with your desktop.
- Configure the
Save Markdown filenode (Google Drive):- Assign the synced Google Drive folder as the
parent-folder. - Specify the
filenameby appending.md(e.g.,{{ $json.title }}.md). - Populate the
File Contentfield with desired Markdown, including optional YAML Frontmatter (e.g., `--- {{ $json.frontmatter }}
- Assign the synced Google Drive folder as the
{{ $json.content }}). 3. **Create a Symbolic Link**: On your administrator command prompt, use mklink /D "[Obsidian Vault Path]" "[Google Drive Folder Path]"to link your synced Google Drive folder to a folder within your Obsidian Vault. 4. **Trigger the Workflow**: Send the output of any n8n workflow to theReceive results from any workflownode (Execute Workflow Trigger). 5. **Configure theWrite Zettlekasten note from input1node**: This node can be adjusted to process the incoming JSON data and generate structured Zettlekasten notes, which are then passed to theRestructure JSON` node for saving.
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Workflow JSON
{
"id": "a6ec2f35-ff70-41ce-a70a-1661d25eedee",
"name": "Workflow Results to Obsidian Vault via Google Drive",
"nodes": 0,
"category": "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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