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 →
{
"nodes": [
{
"name": "On clicking 'execute'",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"position": [
250,
300
],
"parameters": {},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"name": "Google Drive",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"position": [
450,
300
],
"parameters": {
"fileId": "1dJEBaECGmua09YP7W6WCBu66icIq32yRadQpk",
"options": {},
"operation": "download"
},
"credentials": {
"googleApi": "<your credential>"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"name": "Write Binary File",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.writeBinaryFile",
"position": [
650,
300
],
"parameters": {
"fileName": "/data/downloaded_file.pdf"
},
"typeVersion": 1
}
],
"connections": {
"Google Drive": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Write Binary File",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"On clicking 'execute'": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Google Drive",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
Credentials you'll need
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googleApi
About this workflow
Download A File From Google Drive. Uses manualTrigger, googleDrive, writeBinaryFile. Event-driven trigger; 3 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/Zie619/n8n-workflows — original creator credit. Request a take-down →