Generate Dynamic Line Chart From JSON Data to Upload to Google Drive

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{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "e0721f8a-d157-4ec4-91b3-94060a841dc8",
      "name": "QuickChart",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.quickChart",
      "position": [
        240,
        -40
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "data": "={{ $json.jsonData.salesData }}",
        "chartType": "line",
        "labelsMode": "array",
        "labelsArray": "={{ $json.jsonData.labels }}",
        "chartOptions": {},
        "datasetOptions": {}
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "b178ca51-357f-4731-8953-75e2370edc2d",
      "name": "Edit Fields: Set JSON data to test",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
      "position": [
        -80,
        -40
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "assignments": {
          "assignments": [
            {
              "id": "1b3ae0ac-7fa5-406c-8e61-d6a9a6c27f07",
              "name": "jsonData",
              "type": "object",
              "value": "={ \"reportTitle\": \"Quarterly Sales\", \"labels\": [\"Q1\", \"Q2\", \"Q3\", \"Q4\"], \"salesData\": [1250, 1800, 1550, 2100] }"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 3.4
    },
    {
      "id": "393665db-f6a6-4294-afd8-3a9f32192c64",
      "name": "Google Drive: Upload File",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
      "position": [
        520,
        -40
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "name": "=chart.{{ $binary.data.fileExtension }}",
        "driveId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "list",
          "value": "My Drive"
        },
        "options": {},
        "folderId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "list",
          "value": "root",
          "cachedResultName": "/ (Root folder)"
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "googleDriveOAuth2Api": {
          "name": "<your credential>"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 3
    },
    {
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      "name": "Sticky Note",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        -600,
        -740
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 1460,
        "height": 1060,
        "content": "## Chart Generator\n**Generate Dynamic Line Chart from JSON Data to Upload to Google Drive\n### How to Use & Customize\n\n* **Change Input Data:** Modify the `labels` and `salesData` arrays within the `Edit Fields: Set JSON data to test` node to use your own data. Ensure the number of labels matches the number of data points.\n* **Use Real Data Sources:** Replace the `Edit Fields: Set JSON data to test` node with nodes that fetch data from real sources like:\n    * HTTP Request (APIs)\n    * Postgres / MongoDB nodes (Databases)\n    * Google Sheets node\n    * Ensure the output data from your source node is formatted similarly (providing `labels` and `salesData` arrays). You might need another Set node to structure the data correctly before the QuickChart node.\n* **Change Chart Type:** In the QuickChart node, modify the `Chart Type` parameter (e.g., change from `line` to `bar`, `pie`, `doughnut`, etc.).\n* **Customize Chart Appearance:** Explore the `Chart Options` parameter within the QuickChart node to add titles, change colors, modify axes, etc., using QuickChart's standard JSON configuration options.\n* **Use Datasets (Recommended for Complex Charts):** For multiple lines/bars or more control, configure datasets explicitly in the QuickChart node:\n    * Remove the expression from the top-level `Data` field.\n    * Go to `Dataset Options` -&gt; `Add option` -&gt; `Add dataset`.\n    * Set the `Data` field within the dataset using an expression like `{{ $json.jsonData.salesData }}`.\n    * You can add multiple datasets this way.\n* **Change Output Destination:** Replace the `Google Drive: Upload File` node with other nodes to handle the chart image differently:\n    * `Write Binary File`: Save the chart to the local filesystem where n8n is running.\n    * `Slack` / `Discord` / `Telegram`: Send the chart to messaging platforms.\n    * `Move Binary Data`: Convert the image to Base64 to embed in HTML or return via webhook response."
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
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      "name": "When clicking \u2018Test workflow\u2019",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
      "position": [
        -400,
        -40
      ],
      "parameters": {},
      "typeVersion": 1
    }
  ],
  "connections": {
    "QuickChart": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Google Drive: Upload File",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "When clicking \u2018Test workflow\u2019": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Edit Fields: Set JSON data to test",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Edit Fields: Set JSON data to test": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "QuickChart",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    }
  }
}

Credentials you'll need

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• googleDriveOAuth2Api

About this workflow

This workflow demonstrates how to dynamically generate a line chart using the QuickChart node based on data provided in a JSON object and then upload the resulting chart image to Google Drive. You can use it in presentations or requesting for chart generation from a software…

Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/3578/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →

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