Davide Boizza This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #6277 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Execute Workflow Trigger → Gmail recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
The workflow JSON
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"name": "={{ $('Get email').item.json.from.value[0].address }}",
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"queryString": "={{ $('Get email').item.json.from.value[0].address }}"
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"name": "={{ $data.fileName }}",
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"mode": "id",
"value": "={{ $json.folder_id }}"
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"content": "## Organize Gmail Attachments in Google Drive Folders based on sender\u2019s email\n\nThis workflow automatically processes emails received in Gmail, extracts their attachments, and organizes them into specific folders in Google Drive based on the sender\u2019s email address.\n\n\n**Note**: The workflow avoids duplicates by checking folder existence before creation."
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}
Credentials you'll need
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gmailOAuth2googleDriveOAuth2Api
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About this workflow
📩🤖 This workflow automatically processes emails received in Gmail, extracts their attachments, and organizes them into specific folders in Google Drive based on the sender's email address.
Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/6277/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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