Make OpenAI Citation for File Retrieval RAG

Automated workflow: Make OpenAI Citation for File Retrieval RAG. This workflow integrates 11 different services: stickyNote, httpRequest, markdown, code, splitOut. It contains 24 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.

Integrations Used (1)

Workflow Structure (13 nodes)
100%
Split Out
Split all message iterations from a thread
No Op
Create a simple Trigger to have the Chat button within N8N
Split Out
Split all content from a single message
No Op
OpenAI Assistant with Vector Store
Split Out
Split all citations from a single message
No Op
Window Buffer Memory
Http Request
Get ALL Thread Content
Manual Trigger
Manual Trigger
Http Request
Retrieve file name from a file ID
Set
Regularize output
Aggregate
Aggregate
Code
Finnaly format the output
Markdown
Optional Markdown to HTML
Node Types:
trigger
transform
default
http
logic
code
Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (1)

OpenAI

Used by: OpenAI Assistant with Vector Store, Get ALL Thread Content +1 more

Docs

Complexity

Complex

Advanced features used. Requires n8n experience.

Setup time: ~30 min
Score: 52/100
Custom Code
5 Integrations

When to Use This Workflow

Real-time Response

React instantly when events happen - new orders, form submissions, or API calls.

Zero delay between trigger and action for time-sensitive workflows.

Time Savings

Replace repetitive manual tasks with reliable automation.

Reclaim hours every week for higher-value work.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

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    "license": "MIT",
    "category": "automation",
    "status": "active",
    "priority": "high",
    "environment": "production"
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  "name": "Make OpenAI Citation for File Retrieval RAG",
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...

Workflow Details

Nodes
20
Trigger
Manual
Source
community
Added
Sep 29, 2025

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