Node Inputs
File Selection (Choose one method)
- Use Link: Option to upload a file from a URL
- Link: URL of the file to upload (required if using link method)
- Input File: Receive file from previous node (when enabled in Configure Inputs)
Configuration Options
- Folder: Target Google Drive folder for upload (optional)
- File Name: Name for the uploaded file
- Leave blank to use original file name
- Add extension if not included in original file name (e.g., .pdf, .csv)
Configure Inputs
You can make these parameters dynamic by enabling them in “Configure Inputs”:- file: File to upload (from previous node output)
- file_name: Name for the uploaded file
- folder: Google Drive folder ID or link
Dynamic Drive Folders
This node supports specifying destination folders dynamically:- Enable the “Folder” input in “Configure Inputs”
- Connect to a node that outputs either:
- A folder link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/FOLDER_ID
- A folder ID:
FOLDER_ID
- A folder link:
- The file will be saved to the specified folder
Note: The folder input can’t be the folder name, it must either be the Drive folder URL or ID.
Node Output
- Drive URL: The Google Drive URL of the uploaded file
Node Functionality
The Google Drive File Writer node automates file uploads to Google Drive. Key features include:- Support for multiple file sources (URL, or node input)
- Flexible file naming options
- Dynamic folder destination selection
- Batch mode for multiple file uploads via Loop Mode
- Secure authentication with Gumloop
Example Workflows
1. Automated Report Archiving
2. Website Image Collection
3. File Type Organization
Loop Mode Pattern
When using Loop Mode, the node processes a list of files or links:- Input a list of file links
- Optionally input a list of file names (must match the size of the file list)
- Optionally input a list of folder destinations
- The node uploads each file to its corresponding destination
Important Considerations
- Requires Authentication with Google - Set up in the Credentials page
- In Loop Mode, ensure list sizes match to avoid errors