Google Drive Trigger Node

Trigger workflows when files are created or updated in Google Drive folders

Overview

The Google Drive Trigger Node starts workflows automatically when files are created or updated in monitored Google Drive folders. This node enables you to:

• Monitor specific Google Drive folders for changes
• Trigger workflows on file creation events
• Trigger workflows on file update events
• Process new or modified files automatically
• Build event-driven automation for Google Drive

Configuration Parameters

To set up the Google Drive Trigger Node, you need to authenticate with your Google account and select a folder to monitor.

Node Configuration

• Select Folder to Watch:

  Choose the Google Drive folder to monitor for file changes. You can browse your Drive folders using the picker interface.

• Event Types:

  Select which events should trigger the workflow:

  • File Created: Triggers when new files are added to the watched folder
  • File Updated: Triggers when existing files in the watched folder are modified

Expected Inputs and Outputs

• Inputs:

  • This is a trigger node and does not accept manual inputs. For testing, you can provide:
    • test_file_id: File ID for testing
    • test_resource_id: Folder ID for testing
    • test_event_type: Event type for testing (created/updated)

• Outputs:

  • file_id: The ID of the file that triggered the workflow
  • resource_id: The Google Drive resource ID
  • event_type: The type of event (created or updated)

Use Case Examples

1. Document Processing:

   Automatically process new documents uploaded to a shared Google Drive folder, extracting data or generating summaries.

2. File Synchronization:

   Trigger workflows to sync files from Google Drive to other storage systems or databases when files are created or updated.

3. Notification System:

   Send notifications when important files are added or updated in specific Google Drive folders.

Error Handling and Troubleshooting

• Authentication Issues:

  Ensure you’ve connected your Google account and granted Drive permissions.

• Folder Access:

  Verify you have access to the folder you’re trying to monitor and that it hasn’t been deleted or moved.

• Webhook Setup:

  Google Drive webhooks have expiration times. Pathlit automatically renews them, but temporary issues may occur.

If you encounter any issues not covered in this documentation, please reach out to our support team for assistance.

Relevant Nodes

Google Drive Agent

Read and manage Google Drive files

Document Reader Node

Extract content from triggered files

Google Drive Input Node

Manually select Drive files