Mirajul Mohin This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #5593 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Google Drive → Google Drive Trigger recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
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"content": "## \ud83c\udd94 AI Driver License Processing with VLM Run\n\n**Overview:**\nAutomatically processes driver license images /PDFs uploaded to Google Drive and extracts key information using AI-powered OCR.\n\n**Workflow:**\n1. \ud83d\udcc1 Monitor Google Drive folder\n2. \u2b07\ufe0f Download new license images/PDFs\n3. \ud83e\udd16 Process document asynchronously using VLM Run\n4. \ud83d\udd17 Receive extracted data via webhook\n5. \ud83d\udcca Store results in Google Sheets\n\n**Perfect for:**\n- Identity verification\n- Customer onboarding\n- Document processing\n- Data entry automation\n- Compliance tracking\n\n**Requirements:**\n- VLM Run API access\n- Google Drive OAuth2\n- Google Sheets access\n- Webhook endpoint"
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"content": "## \ud83d\udcc1 Document Input Processing\n\n**Monitors Google Drive folder and downloads license images for AI analysis.**\n\n**Process:**\n1. Watches for new image files\n2. Auto-triggers on upload\n3. Downloads for processing\n\n**Supported Formats:**\n- JPG, PNG, PDF\n- HEIC, WebP\n- High resolution scans\n- Mobile photos\n- Front/back images"
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"content": "## \ud83e\udd16 AI Document Analysis\n\n**VLM Run processes license images to extract structured data.**\n\n**Extracted Fields:**\n- License number\n- Full name\n- Date of birth\n- Issue date\n- Expiration date\n\n**Features:**\n- High accuracy OCR\n- Multi-state support\n- Error validation\n- Structured output\n\n**Benefits:**\n- Eliminates manual entry\n- Reduces errors\n- Instant processing\n- Compliance ready"
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"content": "## \ud83d\udd17 Async Processing Flow\n\n**How asynchronous processing works:**\n\n**Step 1:** Image sent to VLM Run with callback URL\n**Step 2:** OCR processing starts in background\n**Step 3:** Webhook receives extracted data\n**Step 4:** Results saved to Google Sheets\n\n**Why Async?**\n- Handles large image files\n- Prevents timeouts\n- Better resource usage\n- Reliable extraction\n- Queue management"
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"content": "## \ud83d\udcca Data Storage\n\n**Stores extracted license data in Google Sheets for easy access.**\n\n**Sheet Columns:**\n- License Number\n- Full Name\n- Date of Birth\n- Issue Date\n- Expiration Date\n\n**Benefits:**\n- Searchable database\n- Easy exports\n- Team access\n- Audit trail\n- Integration ready"
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"name": "VLM Run License Extractor",
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"notes": "Processes driver license images using VLM AI to extract structured data including license number, name, DOB, and dates. Runs asynchronously for reliable processing.",
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"parameters": {
"domain": "document.us-drivers-license",
"callbackUrl": "https://playground.vlm.run/webhook/extract-us-driver-license",
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"vlmRunApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
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"name": "Monitor License Uploads",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDriveTrigger",
"notes": "Watches designated Google Drive folder for new driver license images and triggers processing automatically when files are uploaded.",
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"parameters": {
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"options": {},
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"triggerOn": "specificFolder",
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"value": "1reWORwI1tMa-eGB75NCXq9eRw4CiQIhX",
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"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
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"name": "Receive Extraction Results",
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"notes": "Receives the extracted driver license data from VLM AI when asynchronous processing is completed.",
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"parameters": {
"path": "extract-us-driver-license",
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"httpMethod": "POST"
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"name": "Save to License Database",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets",
"notes": "Appends the extracted driver license information to Google Sheets database with structured columns for easy access and reporting.",
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"parameters": {
"columns": {
"value": {
"DOB": "={{ $json.body.response.date_of_birth }}",
"Name": "={{ $json.body.response.full_name }}",
"Expiry": "={{ $json.body.response.expiration_date }}",
"Issue date": "={{ $json.body.response.issue_date }}",
"License No": "={{ $json.body.response.license_number }}"
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"id": "License No",
"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "License No",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
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"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "Name",
"defaultMatch": false,
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"display": true,
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"required": false,
"displayName": "DOB",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
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{
"id": "Issue date",
"type": "string",
"display": true,
"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "Issue date",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
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"removed": false,
"required": false,
"displayName": "Expiry",
"defaultMatch": false,
"canBeUsedToMatch": true
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"convertFieldsToString": false
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"operation": "append",
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"cachedResultUrl": "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OcL9cb79K8rMmlvIeMAXheLmiHaSp_iYQTo6X4RRzII/edit#gid=0",
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"cachedResultName": "Driver License Data"
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"name": "<your credential>"
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"name": "Download License",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
"notes": "Downloads the uploaded driver license image from Google Drive and prepares it for AI-powered data extraction.",
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"parameters": {
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"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $json.id }}"
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"options": {},
"operation": "download"
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"credentials": {
"googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
"name": "<your credential>"
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"Download License": {
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"Monitor License Uploads": {
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"node": "Download License",
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About this workflow
This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n. Monitors Google Drive for new driver license image uploads Downloads and processes images using VLM Run AI OCR Extracts key information including license number, name, DOB, and…
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