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OCR receipts from Google Drive

Automated workflow: OCR receipts from Google Drive. This workflow integrates 9 different services: stickyNote, httpRequest, googleDriveTrigger, code, googleDrive. It contains 17 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.

Integrations Used (3)

HTTP Request

Google Drive

Google Sheets

Workflow Structure (9 nodes)

100%

Manual Trigger

When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Google Sheets

Get already processed rows from Sheets

Google Drive Trigger

On new file in Google Drive

Google Drive

Load files from Google Drive folder

Merge

Filter processed files

Google Drive

Download file for OCR

Http Request

OCR recognize

Code

Unserialize response JSON

Google Sheets

Save OCR result into Sheets

Node Types:

trigger

http

code

action

logic

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (3)

Google Drive

Used by: On new file in Google Drive, Load files from Google Drive folder +1 more

Docs

Google Sheets

Used by: Save OCR result into Sheets, Get already processed rows from Sheets

Docs

HTTP Header Auth

Used by: OCR recognize

Docs

Multiple services required

This workflow needs 3 different credentials. Make sure you have accounts for all services before importing.

Complexity

Advanced

Expert level. Custom code, complex logic, many integrations.

Setup time: ~50 min

Score: 65/100

Custom Code

Conditional Logic

5 Integrations

When to Use This Workflow

Automated Reporting

Automatically collect and organize data into spreadsheets for analysis.

Spend less time on data entry and more time on insights.

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.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

workflow.json

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    "updatedAt": "2025-09-29T07:07:43.779983",
    "owner": "n8n-user",
    "license": "MIT",
    "category": "automation",
    "status": "active",
    "priority": "high",
    "environment": "production"
  },
  "name": "OCR receipts from Google Drive",
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