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# 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](mailto:dev@pathlit.ai) for assistance.

## Relevant Nodes

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Google Drive Agent" href="/docs/nodes/google-drive-agent">
    Read and manage Google Drive files
  </Card>

  <Card title="Document Reader Node" href="/docs/nodes/document-reader">
    Extract content from triggered files
  </Card>

  <Card title="Google Drive Input Node" href="/docs/nodes/google-drive-input">
    Manually select Drive files
  </Card>
</CardGroup>