This workflow follows the Execute Workflow Trigger → Google Drive recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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"id": "4c9256c8-8dd7-4e81-8aef-0789e6808808",
"name": "When clicking \u2018Test workflow\u2019",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
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"parameters": {
"mode": "runOnceForEachItem",
"jsCode": "const desired_path = $('Create desired path').item.json.desired_path;\ndesired_path.shift();\n\nreturn {\n desired_path: desired_path,\n google_drive_folder_id: $json.id,\n}"
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{
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"name": "google_drive_folder_id",
"type": "string",
"value": "root"
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{
"id": "843e3a7f-c59e-48c1-80f8-c9995515e340",
"name": "desired_path",
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"value": "testXavier/2024/Q4/03 Documenten"
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"parameters": {
"mode": "runOnceForEachItem",
"jsCode": "// Add a new field called 'myNewField' to the JSON of the item\n$input.item.json.desired_path = $input.item.json.desired_path.split('/');\n\nreturn $input.item;"
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"parameters": {
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"jsCode": "return {\n google_drive_folder_id: $json.google_drive_folder_id,\n desired_path: $json.desired_path,\n};"
},
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{
"id": "aa3f9b95-3197-4b89-bcb2-9e723b8496a0",
"name": "Check if top folder exists",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"filter": {
"folderId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $json.google_drive_folder_id }}"
},
"whatToSearch": "folders"
},
"options": {},
"resource": "fileFolder",
"queryString": "={{ $json.desired_path[0] }}"
},
"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"alwaysOutputData": true
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"name": "If top folder doesn't exist",
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"singleValue": true
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"leftValue": "={{ $json }}",
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"name": "Create new subfolder",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"name": "={{ $('Create desired path').item.json.desired_path[0] }}",
"driveId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "list",
"value": "My Drive"
},
"options": {},
"folderId": {
"__rl": true,
"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $('Create desired path').item.json.google_drive_folder_id }}"
},
"resource": "folder"
},
"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"name": "If path has been completely created",
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"leftValue": "={{ $json.desired_path }}",
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"name": "Return the ID of the last folder",
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"parameters": {
"options": {},
"assignments": {
"assignments": [
{
"id": "692a23db-71c8-4154-af87-a0177045b63d",
"name": "google_drive_folder_id",
"type": "string",
"value": "={{ $('Set parameters for next run').item.json.google_drive_folder_id }}"
}
]
}
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"name": "Sticky Note",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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"parameters": {
"width": 480,
"height": 880,
"content": "# Create Google Drive Folders by Path\nThis workflow created nested Google Drive folder from a path string and returns the ID of the final folder for immediate use.\n\nUse this workflow in your other flows by calling it directly with the following data:\n- `google_drive_folder_id` -> The ID of the folder where you want to create additional folders in. You can use \"root\" if you want to begin at root level of your Drive.\n- `desired_path` -> The folder structure you'd like to create in Google Drive. Each folder is separated by a slash, eg: `Projects/Clients/Reports`"
},
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"name": "Sticky Note1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 5,
"width": 500,
"height": 80,
"content": "## Test data for the workflow\nUse this in case you want to test the workflow."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "3b7fe210-d966-4988-aaf4-5e07567b3054",
"name": "Sticky Note2",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 5,
"width": 500,
"height": 120,
"content": "## Triggered from another workflow\nThis workflow is intended to be triggered by other workflows. Don't copy/paste this workflow as it will be more difficult to maintain and keep up-to-date."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
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"name": "Sticky Note3",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 5,
"width": 1320,
"height": 120,
"content": "## Main loop\nTake the desired_path and split it into parts. Eg: `Projects/Clients/Reports` will turn into 3 parts: Projects, Clients, Reports.\nWe then check if the top folder exists and create it if not. We repeat this process until all subfolders have been created and correctly nested."
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
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"id": "57404f59-28b8-4969-b483-fb8a3320a592",
"name": "Sticky Note4",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
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],
"parameters": {
"color": 5,
"width": 280,
"height": 120,
"content": "## Rerturn data\nHere we return the ID of the last folder in the path, so you can start uploading new files to it."
},
"typeVersion": 1
}
],
"connections": {
"Dummy input data": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Split the desired path",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Create desired path": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Check if top folder exists",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Create new subfolder": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Set parameters for next run",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Split the desired path": {
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[
{
"node": "Create desired path",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
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"node": "Split the desired path",
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"Check if top folder exists": {
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{
"node": "If top folder doesn't exist",
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}
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{
"node": "Create new subfolder",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Set parameters for next run",
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{
"node": "If path has been completely created",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"When clicking \u2018Test workflow\u2019": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Dummy input data",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"If path has been completely created": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Return the ID of the last folder",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Create desired path",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
Credentials you'll need
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googleDriveOAuth2Api
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How this works
This workflow automates the creation and organisation of project folders in Google Drive, saving you hours of manual setup for new coding initiatives or client deliveries. It's ideal for developers, project managers, or freelancers who frequently initialise structured file systems to maintain consistency and efficiency. The key step involves using code nodes to dynamically split and build the desired folder path, followed by Google Drive checks to create missing directories only where needed, ensuring seamless integration without duplicates.
Use this workflow when starting multiple similar projects that require predefined folder hierarchies in Google Drive, such as code repositories or campaign assets, to streamline onboarding. Avoid it for one-off file creations or when your structure varies wildly per project, as it thrives on repeatable patterns. Common variations include adapting the path logic for team-shared drives or adding notifications via email nodes for completion alerts.
About this workflow
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