Template-based Google Drive Folder Generation with Forms and Apps Script

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{
  "meta": {
    "templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
  },
  "nodes": [
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      "id": "9ec58c32-3ce4-4017-9d50-6477489dbf81",
      "name": "Main Overview",
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      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 400,
        "height": 596,
        "content": "## Auto-Generate Folder Structure from Template\n\nAutomatically create organized folder structures in Google Drive by duplicating a template folder. Perfect for agencies, freelancers, and teams who need consistent folder organization for clients or projects.\n\n### How it works\n1. User submits a name via the form\n2. A new folder is created in Google Drive\n3. Google Apps Script duplicates your template structure\n4. All `{{NAME}}` placeholders are replaced with the submitted name\n\n### Setup steps\n- [ ] Configure Google Drive credentials\n- [ ] Create your template folder with `{{NAME}}` placeholders\n- [ ] Deploy the Apps Script (see red sticky for code)\n- [ ] Update the placeholder IDs in the workflow:\n  - `DESTINATION_PARENT_FOLDER_ID`\n  - `YOUR_APPS_SCRIPT_URL`\n  - `YOUR_TEMPLATE_FOLDER_ID`\n\n### Customization\n- Change form fields to collect more data\n- Add notifications (Slack, Email) after folder creation\n- Connect to your CRM to update records with folder links"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "5c79742c-7613-4413-aa58-40b4eac76056",
      "name": "Warning - Apps Script",
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      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
        "color": 2,
        "width": 952,
        "height": 348,
        "content": "## \u26a0\ufe0f Apps Script Setup (Required)\n\n**1. Create script:** Go to [script.google.com](https://script.google.com) \u2192 New project\n\n**2. Paste the code** from the template description\n\n**3. Deploy:**\n- Deploy \u2192 New deployment\n- Type: `Web app`\n- Execute as: `Me`\n- Access: `Anyone`\n\n**4. Copy the URL** and paste it in the \"Duplicate Template\" node"
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      "name": "Section 1",
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      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
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        "width": 196,
        "height": 232,
        "content": "## 1. Form Input"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
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      "name": "Section 2",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 296,
        "height": 232,
        "content": "## 2. Create Folder in Drive"
      },
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    },
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      "name": "Section 3",
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      "position": [
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      "parameters": {
        "color": 5,
        "width": 412,
        "height": 232,
        "content": "## 3. Duplicate Template Structure"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "32fe4262-677c-4d1a-903e-d58703faabb7",
      "name": "Folder Request Form",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger",
      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "formTitle": "Create New Folder",
        "formFields": {
          "values": [
            {
              "fieldLabel": "Name",
              "placeholder": "e.g. Acme Corporation",
              "requiredField": true
            }
          ]
        },
        "formDescription": "Enter a name to generate the folder structure"
      },
      "typeVersion": 2.2
    },
    {
      "id": "61c2dd9c-4b32-4a55-8f06-217e83233a24",
      "name": "Create Main Folder",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive",
      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
        "name": "={{ $json.Name }}",
        "driveId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "name",
          "value": "My Drive"
        },
        "options": {},
        "folderId": {
          "__rl": true,
          "mode": "id",
          "value": "DESTINATION_PARENT_FOLDER_ID"
        },
        "resource": "folder"
      },
      "typeVersion": 3
    },
    {
      "id": "ee12b54e-4d55-4485-921e-6f1617b32945",
      "name": "Wait for Drive",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.wait",
      "position": [
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        336
      ],
      "parameters": {},
      "typeVersion": 1.1
    },
    {
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      "name": "Duplicate Template",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
        "url": "YOUR_APPS_SCRIPT_URL",
        "method": "POST",
        "options": {
          "timeout": 300000
        },
        "sendQuery": true,
        "queryParameters": {
          "parameters": [
            {
              "name": "templateFolderId",
              "value": "YOUR_TEMPLATE_FOLDER_ID"
            },
            {
              "name": "name",
              "value": "={{ $('Folder Request Form').item.json.Name }}"
            },
            {
              "name": "destinationFolderId",
              "value": "={{ $('Create Main Folder').item.json.id }}"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 4.2
    }
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        [
          {
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            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Create Main Folder": {
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        [
          {
            "node": "Wait for Drive",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Folder Request Form": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Create Main Folder",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this workflow

Stop manually creating folder structures for every new client or project. This workflow provides a simple form where users enter a name, and automatically duplicates your template folder structure in Google Drive—replacing all placeholders with the submitted name. Displays a…

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