This workflow follows the Google Drive → Google Drive Trigger recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
Copy or download the full n8n JSON below. Paste it into a new n8n workflow, add your credentials, activate. Full import guide →
{
"name": "AI Contract Review & Risk Analysis",
"nodes": [
{
"parameters": {
"content": "## \ud83d\udccb Contract Review\n\n### What this workflow does\n1. Watches Drive for new contracts\n2. Pulls out terms and parties\n3. Flags risky clauses\n4. Writes a quick summary\n5. Sets review status\n6. Sends Slack report\n\n### Setup steps\n1. Create \"Contracts\" folder in Google Drive\n2. Get PDF Vector API key from pdfvector.com/api-keys\n3. Create Google Sheet with columns below\n4. Connect Slack and pick your channel\n5. Update folder ID, Sheet ID, channel ID\n\n### Sheet columns\nFile Name, Contract Type, Parties, Effective Date, Expiration Date, Value, Auto Renewal, Termination Notice, High Risks, Medium Risks, Review Status, Contract Link, Reviewed Date\n\n### Perfect for\n- Legal teams\n- Business ops\n- Procurement",
"height": 480,
"width": 364,
"color": 5
},
"id": "064fd578-3a4c-4546-adda-17552d95c334",
"name": "Sticky Note",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
128,
-240
]
},
{
"parameters": {
"content": "## \u26a0\ufe0f Risk Levels\n\n- High \u2192 Legal review needed\n- Medium \u2192 Review recommended\n- Low \u2192 Ready to sign",
"height": 220,
"width": 400
},
"id": "f37a145d-45f9-478a-aea4-638bc6683af3",
"name": "Sticky Note1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
960,
-176
]
},
{
"parameters": {
"pollTimes": {
"item": [
{
"mode": "everyMinute"
}
]
},
"triggerOn": "specificFolder",
"folderToWatch": {
"__rl": true,
"value": "YOUR_FOLDER_ID",
"mode": "list",
"cachedResultName": "Contracts"
},
"event": "fileCreated",
"options": {}
},
"id": "5b816d86-63c9-4f0a-8a76-ff5d41b7ea90",
"name": "Google Drive Trigger",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDriveTrigger",
"typeVersion": 1,
"position": [
256,
80
],
"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"notes": "Watch for new contracts to review"
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "download",
"fileId": "={{ $json.id }}",
"options": {}
},
"id": "65478e53-9d51-43b5-9d5f-cd2aad07e8cb",
"name": "Download Contract",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"typeVersion": 3,
"position": [
496,
80
],
"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "extract",
"inputType": "file",
"prompt": "Analyze this contract and extract as flat fields. contractType (one of: Service Agreement, Employment Contract, NDA, Lease Agreement, Sales Contract, Partnership Agreement, License Agreement, Other), party1Name, party1Role, party2Name, party2Role, effectiveDate (YYYY-MM-DD), expirationDate (YYYY-MM-DD), autoRenewal (true/false), renewalTerms, totalValue (number), paymentTerms, terminationNoticeDays (number), terminationClauses (semicolon-separated list), liabilityLimitations, nonCompeteClause (true/false), nonCompeteDetails, highRiskFlags (semicolon-separated list of HIGH severity risks), mediumRiskFlags (semicolon-separated list of MEDIUM severity risks), lowRiskFlags (semicolon-separated list of LOW severity risks), highRiskCount (number), mediumRiskCount (number).",
"schema": "{\"type\": \"object\", \"properties\": {\"contractType\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"party1Name\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"party1Role\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"party2Name\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"party2Role\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"effectiveDate\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"expirationDate\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"autoRenewal\": {\"type\": \"boolean\"}, \"renewalTerms\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"totalValue\": {\"type\": \"number\"}, \"paymentTerms\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"terminationNoticeDays\": {\"type\": \"number\"}, \"terminationClauses\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"liabilityLimitations\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"nonCompeteClause\": {\"type\": \"boolean\"}, \"nonCompeteDetails\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"highRiskFlags\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"mediumRiskFlags\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"lowRiskFlags\": {\"type\": \"string\"}, \"highRiskCount\": {\"type\": \"number\"}, \"mediumRiskCount\": {\"type\": \"number\"}}, \"additionalProperties\": false}"
},
"id": "df895e74-25d1-4913-91c3-30a9c5b28d0a",
"name": "PDF Vector - Analyze Contract",
"type": "n8n-nodes-pdfvector.pdfVector",
"typeVersion": 2,
"position": [
656,
-96
],
"credentials": {
"pdfVectorApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"mode": "combine",
"combinationMode": "mergeByPosition",
"options": {}
},
"id": "f4ad5c8a-97bd-4bc8-99fe-56638f563438",
"name": "Merge Data",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.merge",
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"position": [
832,
64
]
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "ask",
"inputType": "file",
"question": "Provide a brief executive summary of this contract (2-3 sentences), list the top 3 things the signer should be aware of, and give an overall risk rating (Low/Medium/High) with justification."
},
"id": "06b75976-6f60-46db-bfe3-28982f88ac33",
"name": "PDF Vector - Executive Summary",
"type": "n8n-nodes-pdfvector.pdfVector",
"typeVersion": 2,
"position": [
1040,
64
],
"credentials": {
"pdfVectorApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"jsCode": "const contract = $('PDF Vector - Analyze Contract').item.json.data || $('PDF Vector - Analyze Contract').item.json;\nconst summary = $input.first().json.answer || $input.first().json.markdown || '';\nconst fileName = $('Google Drive Trigger').item.json.name;\n\nconst highRisks = parseInt(contract.highRiskCount) || 0;\nconst medRisks = parseInt(contract.mediumRiskCount) || 0;\n\nconst partiesList = [\n contract.party1Name ? `${contract.party1Name} (${contract.party1Role || 'Party A'})` : null,\n contract.party2Name ? `${contract.party2Name} (${contract.party2Role || 'Party B'})` : null\n].filter(Boolean).join(', ') || 'Not specified';\n\nconst risksList = [\n ...(contract.highRiskFlags || '').split(';').map(r => r.trim()).filter(Boolean).map(r => `[High] ${r}`),\n ...(contract.mediumRiskFlags || '').split(';').map(r => r.trim()).filter(Boolean).map(r => `[Medium] ${r}`),\n ...(contract.lowRiskFlags || '').split(';').map(r => r.trim()).filter(Boolean).map(r => `[Low] ${r}`)\n].join('\\n') || 'No significant risks identified';\n\nlet reviewStatus = 'Ready for Signature';\nif (highRisks > 0) reviewStatus = 'Requires Legal Review';\nelse if (medRisks >= 2) reviewStatus = 'Review Recommended';\n\nreturn [{ json: {\n ...contract,\n executiveSummary: summary,\n partiesList,\n risksList,\n highRiskCount: highRisks,\n mediumRiskCount: medRisks,\n reviewStatus,\n fileName,\n fileId: $('Google Drive Trigger').item.json.id,\n processedAt: new Date().toISOString()\n}}];"
},
"id": "fd623fe4-996a-4f50-8d61-034ecf2452ae",
"name": "Compile Review",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.code",
"typeVersion": 2,
"position": [
1248,
64
]
},
{
"parameters": {
"operation": "append",
"documentId": {
"__rl": true,
"value": "YOUR_SPREADSHEET_ID",
"mode": "list",
"cachedResultName": "Contract Tracker"
},
"sheetName": {
"__rl": true,
"value": "gid=0",
"mode": "list",
"cachedResultName": "Contract Review"
},
"columns": {
"mappingMode": "defineBelow",
"value": {
"File Name": "={{ $json.fileName }}",
"Contract Type": "={{ $json.contractType }}",
"Parties": "={{ $json.partiesList }}",
"Effective Date": "={{ $json.effectiveDate || 'N/A' }}",
"Expiration Date": "={{ $json.expirationDate || 'N/A' }}",
"Value": "={{ $json.totalValue || 'N/A' }}",
"Auto Renewal": "={{ $json.autoRenewal ? 'Yes' : 'No' }}",
"Termination Notice": "={{ $json.terminationNoticeDays || 'N/A' }} days",
"High Risks": "={{ $json.highRiskCount }}",
"Medium Risks": "={{ $json.mediumRiskCount }}",
"Review Status": "={{ $json.reviewStatus }}",
"Contract Link": "=https://drive.google.com/file/d/{{ $json.fileId }}/view",
"Reviewed Date": "={{ $json.processedAt.split('T')[0] }}"
}
},
"options": {}
},
"id": "5bbff199-b29f-43fb-a573-de1d62e2c20f",
"name": "Log Contract Review",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets",
"typeVersion": 4.4,
"position": [
1440,
64
],
"credentials": {
"googleSheetsOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
},
{
"parameters": {
"authentication": "oAuth2",
"select": "channel",
"channelId": {
"__rl": true,
"value": "YOUR_CHANNEL_ID",
"mode": "list",
"cachedResultName": "#contract-reviews"
},
"text": "=\ud83d\udcdd *Contract Review Complete*\n\n*File:* {{ $('Compile Review').item.json.fileName }}\n*Type:* {{ $('Compile Review').item.json.contractType }}\n*Parties:* {{ $('Compile Review').item.json.partiesList }}\n\n\ud83d\udccb *Executive Summary*\n{{ $('Compile Review').item.json.executiveSummary }}\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f *Risk Assessment*\n\u2022 High Risks: {{ $('Compile Review').item.json.highRiskCount }}\n\u2022 Medium Risks: {{ $('Compile Review').item.json.mediumRiskCount }}\n\n{{ $('Compile Review').item.json.risksList }}\n\n\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f *Status:* {{ $('Compile Review').item.json.reviewStatus }}\n\n<https://drive.google.com/file/d/{{ $('Compile Review').item.json.fileId }}/view|View Contract>",
"otherOptions": {}
},
"id": "0e950e68-35d9-4b59-ad24-109028c95e0b",
"name": "Send Review Report",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.slack",
"typeVersion": 2.1,
"position": [
1648,
64
],
"credentials": {
"slackOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
}
}
],
"connections": {
"Google Drive Trigger": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Download Contract",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Download Contract": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "PDF Vector - Analyze Contract",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
},
{
"node": "Merge Data",
"type": "main",
"index": 1
}
]
]
},
"PDF Vector - Analyze Contract": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Merge Data",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Merge Data": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "PDF Vector - Executive Summary",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"PDF Vector - Executive Summary": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Compile Review",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Compile Review": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Log Contract Review",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Log Contract Review": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Send Review Report",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
},
"active": false,
"settings": {
"executionOrder": "v1"
},
"meta": {
"templateCredsSetupCompleted": false
},
"tags": [
{
"name": "Legal"
},
{
"name": "PDF Vector"
},
{
"name": "Contracts"
}
]
}
Credentials you'll need
Each integration node will prompt for credentials when you import. We strip credential IDs before publishing — you'll add your own.
googleDriveOAuth2ApigoogleSheetsOAuth2ApipdfVectorApislackOAuth2Api
For the full experience including quality scoring and batch install features for each workflow upgrade to Pro
How this works
Streamline your contract management by automating AI-powered reviews that identify risks, generate executive summaries, and flag potential issues before they escalate, saving hours of manual analysis and reducing costly oversights. This workflow suits legal teams, procurement officers, or business managers handling frequent contracts, particularly in SMEs or consultancies where efficiency matters. It kicks off with a Google Drive trigger that detects new contract uploads, then leverages PDF vector analysis to dissect the document's content and structure, culminating in a merged report exported to Google Sheets for easy sharing.
Use this workflow for routine vendor agreements, NDAs, or service contracts stored in Google Drive, especially when you need quick insights without dedicated legal software. Avoid it for highly specialised legal work requiring human expertise or non-PDF formats, as it focuses on standard text-based analysis. Common variations include adding Slack notifications for urgent risks or integrating with email triggers for broader document sources.
About this workflow
AI Contract Review & Risk Analysis. Uses googleDriveTrigger, googleDrive, n8n-nodes-pdfvector, googleSheets. Event-driven trigger; 10 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/khanhduyvt0101/workflows/blob/main/n8n-workflows/contract-review-risk-analysis.json — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
Related workflows
Workflows that share integrations, category, or trigger type with this one. All free to copy and import.
Lease Agreement Analyzer for Renters. Uses googleDriveTrigger, googleDrive, n8n-nodes-pdfvector, googleSheets. Event-driven trigger; 12 nodes.
Expense Report Processor with AI Categorization. Uses googleDriveTrigger, googleDrive, n8n-nodes-pdfvector, googleSheets. Event-driven trigger; 12 nodes.
Financial Report Analyzer (10-K, 10-Q). Uses googleDriveTrigger, googleDrive, n8n-nodes-pdfvector, googleSheets. Event-driven trigger; 11 nodes.
Patient Intake Form Processor for Healthcare. Uses googleDriveTrigger, googleDrive, n8n-nodes-pdfvector, googleSheets. Event-driven trigger; 10 nodes.
Analyze medical bills for errors with AI and Slack alerts. Uses googleDriveTrigger, googleDrive, n8n-nodes-pdfvector, googleSheets. Event-driven trigger; 10 nodes.