This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Form Code Create Triggered n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:  
   Automate Bulk File Uploads to Google Drive with Folder Detection Using n8n
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to create a low-code automation workflow in n8n that streamlines bulk file uploads to Google Drive. The process detects or creates folders automatically, preserving naming and structure.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n automation, Google Drive API, batch file upload, create folder Google Drive, n8n workflow tutorial, file management automation, low-code automation, upload files to Drive, Google Drive folder automation
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:  
   
   - Google Drive API (via Google OAuth2 in n8n)
   
   ---
   
   Article:
   
   🗂️ Automating Bulk File Uploads to Google Drive Using n8n
   
   Managing file uploads manually to Google Drive—especially when dealing with multiple files and folders—can be time-consuming and error-prone. Fortunately, with a tool like n8n, a powerful open-source workflow automation platform, repetitive tasks like bulk uploads and folder organization can be fully automated with just a few clicks.
   
   In this article, we’ll walk through how to build and use an n8n workflow that enables users to submit a form, upload multiple files, and automatically organize them into an existing or newly created Google Drive folder. Whether you're onboarding users with document submissions or just organizing your team files, this workflow will save you dozens of manual steps.
   
   🎯 Workflow Overview
   
   The core idea behind this n8n workflow is to let users submit multiple files via a form and specify a folder name. Once submitted, n8n:
   
   1. Checks if the folder already exists in Google Drive.
   2. If it exists, uploads files into the existing folder.
   3. If it doesn't, creates the folder and uploads files into the new one.
   4. Maintains original file names and structure.
   
   Let’s break this down.
   
   🧱 Form Trigger: Capturing User Input
   
   The workflow starts with a Form Trigger node titled “On form submission.” This form accepts two inputs:
   
   - Multiple file uploads
   - A target folder name (text input)
   
   It's presented with a clear description so users know what to expect: all uploaded files will go to the provided folder name in Google Drive, and if the folder doesn't exist, one will be automatically created.
   
   🔎 Folder Search: Checking for Existing Folders
   
   Once the form is submitted, the folder name is stored via a Set node ("Get Folder Name") and passed to the Google Drive node “Search specific folder.” This step searches in a parent directory (defined by folder ID) on Google Drive using the following pattern:
   
   ```javascript
   mimeType='application/vnd.google-apps.folder' and name = '{{ $json.folderName }}' and '<folderId>' in parents
   ```
   
   This search filters for folders only, ensuring that the name matches exactly and that the folder resides in your specified parent directory.
   
   ✅ Conditional Logic: Folder Exists or Not?
   
   The workflow then uses an If node (“Folder found?”) to make a decision:
   
   - If a matching folder is found (i.e., the search result is not empty), it proceeds to upload files directly into that folder.
   - If no folder is found, a new folder is created using the “Create Folder” node, and files are uploaded there instead.
   
   📂 File Preparation: Handling Multiple Files
   
   Regardless of the folder's existence, file preparation is similar. A Code node (“Prepare Files for Upload” or “Prepare Files for New Folder”) takes the binary file data submitted from the form and splits them into individual file items. Each file's name is preserved for clarity.
   
   ```javascript
   for (item of items) {
       for (key of Object.keys(item.binary)) {
           results.push({
               json: {
                   fileName: item.binary[key].fileName
               },
               binary: {
                   data: item.binary[key],
               }
           });
       }
   }
   ```
   
   📤 Uploading to Google Drive
   
   Finally, two separate Google Drive upload nodes handle the actual uploading part:
   
   - “Upload Files” for existing folders
   - “Upload to New Folder” for newly created folders
   
   Both nodes use the folder ID derived either from the search or the creation process. The files retain their names and structure, ensuring a clean result in Google Drive.
   
   📝 Sticky Notes: Embedded Documentation  
   
   This n8n workflow is well-documented with sticky notes in the editor itself. These offer developers or team members instant clarity on the logic, including:
   
   - A high-level overview of the workflow
   - Conditional branching details for folder checks
   - File processing insights
   - Search query pattern examples
   
   These notes ensure transparency and make the workflow maintainable or extendable for future use.
   
   🎯 Use Cases
   
   This workflow is highly versatile and can be adapted to a wide range of use cases:
   
   - HR Teams collecting job applications
   - Client onboarding with document submissions
   - Event coordination (e.g., photo uploads from attendees)
   - Internal document management and archiving
   
   💡 Conclusion
   
   With this n8n+Google Drive integration, you're essentially building a powerful document intake and organization system—without writing a full application from scratch. It blends a user-friendly interface via a form with conditional logic, cloud storage operations, and a visual editor.
   
   Whether you're new to automation or looking to take your workflows to the next level, this solution showcases how powerful and intuitive the n8n platform can be.
   
   Tip: You can explore a similar community-contributed workflow for binary processing on the n8n website at https://n8n.io/workflows/1621-split-out-binary-data/
   
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   Ready to supercharge your Drive management? Let n8n do the heavy lifting!

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.