Description
Automatically generate polished, n8n-ready template descriptions from your saved JSON workflows in Google Drive. This AI-powered automation processes workflow files, drafts compliant descriptions, and delivers Markdown and HTML outputs directly to your inbox. ππππ¬
What This Template Does
- Manually triggers the workflow to start processing.
- Searches a specified Google Drive folder for JSON workflow files.
- Iterates through each JSON file found in that folder.
- Downloads each file and prepares it for data extraction.
- Parses workflow data from the downloaded JSON content.
- Uses Azure OpenAI GPT-4 to generate concise titles and detailed descriptions.
- Converts the AI output into structured Markdown for n8n template publishing.
- Creates an HTML version of the description for email delivery.
- Logs generated details into a Google Sheet for record-keeping.
- Sends an email containing the Markdown and HTML descriptions to the target recipient.
Key Benefits
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Fully automates n8n template description creation.
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Ensures consistency with official n8n publishing guidelines.
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Saves time while eliminating human writing errors.
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Provides dual Markdown + HTML outputs for flexibility.
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Centralizes workflow metadata in Google Sheets.
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Simplifies collaboration and version tracking via email delivery.
Features
- Manual workflow trigger for controlled execution.
- Integration with Google Drive for locating and downloading JSON files.
- Intelligent parsing of workflow data from JSON structure.
- GPT-4-powered AI for title and description generation.
- Automatic Markdown + HTML formatting for n8n publishing.
- Google Sheets integration for persistent record-keeping.
- Automated Gmail delivery of generated documentation.
Requirements
- n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted).
- Google Drive OAuth2 credentials with file read permissions.
- Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials with edit permissions.
- Azure OpenAI GPT-4 API key for AI text generation.
- Gmail OAuth2 credentials for email sending.
Target Audience
- n8n content creators documenting workflows. π©βπΌ
- Automation teams handling multiple template deployments. π
- Agencies and freelancers managing workflow documentation. π’
- Developers leveraging AI for faster template creation. π
- Technical writers ensuring polished, standardized outputs. π
Step-by-Step Setup Instructions
- Connect your Google Drive account and specify the folder containing JSON workflows. π
- Authorize Google Sheets and confirm access to the tracking spreadsheet. βοΈ
- Add Azure OpenAI GPT-4 API credentials for AI-powered text generation. π§
- Connect Gmail credentials for automated email delivery. π§
- Run the workflow manually using a test JSON file to validate all nodes. β
- Enable the workflow to automatically generate and send descriptions as needed. π