This document outlines the functionality and characteristics of the Google Slides Reader node, which enables automated data extraction from Google Slides presentations.
The Google Slides Reader node provides automated access to Google Slides presentation content with flexible filtering capabilities.Key features include:
The Google Slides Reader node is particularly valuable in scenarios requiring automated extraction and processing of presentation content. Common use cases include:
Content Repurposing: Transform presentations into other formats
Analysis: Extract and analyze presentation content
Training Material Processing: Process educational slide decks
Marketing Content Management: Extract visuals and messaging from brand presentations
Knowledge Management: Index and categorize internal presentations
Use Google Slides Reader to get image URLs from slides
Wrap the Analyze Image node with Error Shield
Connect Image URLs output to the Error Shield
Use Extract Data to structure the image analysis results
Why Error Shield is necessary:
Not all slides contain images, which would cause the Analyze Image node to fail when processing empty image URLs. The Error Shield prevents these failures from stopping your entire flow, allowing successful analyses to continue while safely handling slides without images.Purpose: Extract and analyze data from charts, diagrams, and other visuals in presentations
The Google Slides Reader node itself doesn’t directly support Loop Mode. However, you can still process multiple presentations using a subflow approach:Steps to implement:
Create a simple subflow:
Add an Input node to receive a URL
Add the Google Slides Reader node and connect it to the input
Add an Output node to return the slide data
Save this subflow
In your main flow:
Add a node that outputs presentation URLs (like Google Sheets Reader)
Add your saved subflow
Enable Loop Mode on the subflow node
The subflow will now process each URL individually
This approach lets you process multiple presentations in sequence while maintaining proper data types in your flow.
Authentication Required: You must authenticate with Google - Set up in the Credentials page
Permissions Matter: You must have access to the presentations you’re trying to read
Image Processing:
Image URLs can be further processed using the Analyze Image node for content analysis
Tip: When passing Image URLs to the Analyze Image node, use a subflow or Error Shield node because not all slides may contain images, which could cause errors
Example Implementation: Sales Presentation Analysis
This example demonstrates how to extract and analyze content from sales presentations:
Configuration:
Presentation Link: Your sales deck URL
Slide Information: “5-15” (focusing on the main content slides)
Processing Flow:
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Ask AI
Google Slides Reader → Combine Text → Join List Items → Extract Data → Airtable Writer
Data Processing Steps:
Use Combine Text to format each slide with proper labels (e.g., “Slide 3 - Product Features: ”)
Use Join List Items to merge all formatted slides into one comprehensive text block
Use Extract Data to pull out structured information from the combined content
Store results in Airtable for team reference
Benefits of This Approach:
Preserves slide context with proper labeling
Allows AI to see relationships between slides
Enables more accurate data extraction by providing complete context
Creates a structured database of presentation content
This workflow automatically extracts valuable information from sales presentations and organizes it for better team access and analysis.In summary, the Google Slides Reader node provides powerful capabilities for extracting and utilizing content from Google Slides presentations, enabling you to repurpose and analyze presentation content in your automation workflows.