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Google Drive and MySQL integration

Save yourself the work of writing custom integrations for Google Drive and MySQL and use n8n instead. Build adaptable and scalable Data & Storage, and Development workflows that work with your technology stack. All within a building experience you will love.

How to connect Google Drive and MySQL

  • Step 1: Create a new workflow
  • Step 2: Add and configure nodes
  • Step 3: Connect
  • Step 4: Customize and extend your integration
  • Step 5: Test and activate your workflow

Step 1: Create a new workflow and add the first step

In n8n, click the "Add workflow" button in the Workflows tab to create a new workflow. Add the starting point – a trigger on when your workflow should run: an app event, a schedule, a webhook call, another workflow, an AI chat, or a manual trigger. Sometimes, the HTTP Request node might already serve as your starting point.

Google Drive and MySQL integration: Create a new workflow and add the first step

Step 2: Add and configure Google Drive and MySQL nodes

You can find Google Drive and MySQL in the nodes panel. Drag them onto your workflow canvas, selecting their actions. Click each node, choose a credential, and authenticate to grant n8n access. Configure Google Drive and MySQL nodes one by one: input data on the left, parameters in the middle, and output data on the right.

Google Drive and MySQL integration: Add and configure Google Drive and MySQL nodes

Step 3: Connect Google Drive and MySQL

A connection establishes a link between Google Drive and MySQL (or vice versa) to route data through the workflow. Data flows from the output of one node to the input of another. You can have single or multiple connections for each node.

Google Drive and MySQL integration: Connect Google Drive and MySQL

Step 4: Customize and extend your Google Drive and MySQL integration

Use n8n's core nodes such as If, Split Out, Merge, and others to transform and manipulate data. Write custom JavaScript or Python in the Code node and run it as a step in your workflow. Connect Google Drive and MySQL with any of n8n’s 1000+ integrations, and incorporate advanced AI logic into your workflows.

Google Drive and MySQL integration: Customize and extend your Google Drive and MySQL integration

Step 5: Test and activate your Google Drive and MySQL workflow

Save and run the workflow to see if everything works as expected. Based on your configuration, data should flow from Google Drive to MySQL or vice versa. Easily debug your workflow: you can check past executions to isolate and fix the mistake. Once you've tested everything, make sure to save your workflow and activate it.

Google Drive and MySQL integration: Test and activate your Google Drive and MySQL workflow

Build an AI-powered tech radar advisor with SQL DB, RAG, and routing agents

AI-Powered Tech Radar Advisor

This project is built on top of the famous open source ThoughtWorks Tech Radar.

You can use this template to build your own AI-Powered Tech Radar Advisor for your company or group of companies.

Target Audience

This template is perfect for:
Tech Audit & Governance Leaders:** Those seeking to build a tech landscape AI platform portal.
Tech Leaders & Architects:** Those aiming to provide modern AI platforms that help others understand the rationale behind strategic technology adoption.
Product Managers:** Professionals looking to align product innovation with the company's current tech trends.
IT & Engineering Teams:** Teams that need to aggregate, analyze, and visualize technology data from multiple sources efficiently.
Digital Transformation Experts:** Innovators aiming to leverage AI for actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
Data Analysts & Scientists:** Individuals who want to combine structured SQL analysis with advanced semantic search using vector databases.
Developers:** Those interested in integrating RAG chatbot functionality with conversation storage.

  1. Description

Tech Constellation is an AI-powered Tech Radar solution designed to help organizations visualize and steer their technology adoption strategy.
It seamlessly ingests data from a Tech Radar Google Sheet—converting it into both a MySQL database and a vector index—to consolidate your tech landscape in one place.

The platform integrates an interactive AI chat interface powered by four specialized agents:
AI Agent Router:** Analyzes and routes user queries to the most suitable processing agent.
SQL Agent:** Executes precise SQL queries on structured data.
RAG Agent:** Leverages semantic, vector-based search for in-depth insights.
Output Guardrail Agent:** Validates responses to ensure they remain on-topic and accurate.

This powerful template is perfect for technology leaders, product managers, engineering teams, and digital transformation experts looking to make data-driven decisions aligned with strategic initiatives across groups of parent-child companies.

  1. Features
    Data Ingestion
    A Google Sheet containing tech radar data is used as the primary source.
    The data is ingested and converted into a MySQL database.
    Simultaneously, the data is indexed into a vector database for semantic (vector-based) search.
    Interactive AI Chat
    Chat Integration:** An AI-powered chat interface allows users to ask questions about the tech radar.
    Customizable AI Agents:**
    AI Agent Router: Determines the query type and routes it to the appropriate agent.
    SQL Agent: Processes queries using SQL on structured data.
    RAG Agent: Performs vector-based searches on document-like data.
    Output Guardrail Agent: Validates queries and ensures that the responses remain on-topic and accurate.

Usage Examples
Tell me, is TechnologyABC adopted or on hold, and why?
List all the tools that are considered part of the strategic direction for company3 but are not adopted.

Project Links & Additional Details

GitHub Repository (Frontend Interface Source Code):** github.com/dragonjump/techconstellation
Try It:** https://scaler.my

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Build an AI-Powered Tech Radar Advisor with SQL DB, RAG, and Routing Agents

AI-Powered Tech Radar Advisor This project is built on top of the famous open source ThoughtWorks Tech Radar. You can use this template to build your own AI-Powered Tech Radar Advisor for your company or group of companies. Target Audience This template is perfect for: Tech Audit & Governance Leaders:** Those seeking to build a tech landscape AI platform portal. Tech Leaders & Architects:** Those aiming to provide modern AI platforms that help others understand the rationale behind strategic technology adoption. Product Managers:** Professionals looking to align product innovation with the company's current tech trends. IT & Engineering Teams:** Teams that need to aggregate, analyze, and visualize technology data from multiple sources efficiently. Digital Transformation Experts:** Innovators aiming to leverage AI for actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Data Analysts & Scientists:** Individuals who want to combine structured SQL analysis with advanced semantic search using vector databases. Developers:** Those interested in integrating RAG chatbot functionality with conversation storage. Description Tech Constellation is an AI-powered Tech Radar solution designed to help organizations visualize and steer their technology adoption strategy. It seamlessly ingests data from a Tech Radar Google Sheet—converting it into both a MySQL database and a vector index—to consolidate your tech landscape in one place. The platform integrates an interactive AI chat interface powered by four specialized agents: AI Agent Router:** Analyzes and routes user queries to the most suitable processing agent. SQL Agent:** Executes precise SQL queries on structured data. RAG Agent:** Leverages semantic, vector-based search for in-depth insights. Output Guardrail Agent:** Validates responses to ensure they remain on-topic and accurate. This powerful template is perfect for technology leaders, product managers, engineering teams, and digital transformation experts looking to make data-driven decisions aligned with strategic initiatives across groups of parent-child companies. Features Data Ingestion A Google Sheet containing tech radar data is used as the primary source. The data is ingested and converted into a MySQL database. Simultaneously, the data is indexed into a vector database for semantic (vector-based) search. Interactive AI Chat Chat Integration:** An AI-powered chat interface allows users to ask questions about the tech radar. Customizable AI Agents:** AI Agent Router: Determines the query type and routes it to the appropriate agent. SQL Agent: Processes queries using SQL on structured data. RAG Agent: Performs vector-based searches on document-like data. Output Guardrail Agent: Validates queries and ensures that the responses remain on-topic and accurate. Usage Examples Tell me, is TechnologyABC adopted or on hold, and why? List all the tools that are considered part of the strategic direction for company3 but are not adopted. Project Links & Additional Details GitHub Repository (Frontend Interface Source Code):** github.com/dragonjump/techconstellation Try It:** https://scaler.my

Track and Report App Store Featuring Nominations with MySQL, Slack and Google Drive

Apple App Store Connect: Featuring Nominations Report This workflow automates the process of tracking and reporting app nominations submitted to Apple for App Store featuring consideration. It connects to the App Store Connect API to fetch your list of apps and submitted nominations, stores the data in a MySQL database, and generates a report of all nominations. The report is then exported as a CSV file and can be automatically shared via Google Drive and Slack. Key features Authenticates with App Store Connect using JWT. Fetches all apps and submitted nominations, including details and related in-app events (API documentation: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreconnectapi/featuring-nominations) Stores and updates app and nomination data in MySQL tables. Generates a comprehensive nominations report with app and nomination details. Exports the report as a CSV file. Shares the report automatically to Google Drive and Slack. Runs on a weekly schedule, but can be triggered manually as well. Setup Instructions Obtain your App Store Connect API credentials (Issuer ID, Key ID, and private key) from your Apple Developer account. Set up a MySQL database and configure the connection details in the workflow’s MySQL node(s). (Optional) Connect your Google Drive and Slack accounts using the respective n8n nodes if you want to share the report automatically. Update any credentials in the workflow to match your setup. Activate the workflow and set the schedule as needed. This template is ideal for teams who regularly submit apps or updates for featuring on the App Store and want to keep track of their nomination history and status in a structured, automated way.

Compliance Report Collector With Google Form → Drive + MySQL

📝 Compliance Report Collector (Google Form → Drive + MySQL) This n8n workflow automates the collection and archival of compliance reports submitted via Google Forms. Uploaded documents (PDF, DOCX, etc.) are archived into Google Drive and submission metadata is logged into a MySQL database. It ensures compliance documentation is properly stored, searchable and auditable without manual effort. ⚡ Quick Implementation Steps Import the JSON file into n8n. Set up a Google Form to POST file + metadata (reporter, category, etc.) to the /submit-report webhook. Update the Set Config node with your: MySQL connection details Google Drive folder ID Deploy and test a form submission with a file upload. Each report is stored in Drive and logged to your DB. 🎯 Who’s It For Compliance officers handling environmental or safety reports. Admins managing documentation for inspections. Renewable energy companies required to maintain audit-ready records. Any org needing structured report archival & metadata logging. 🛠 Requirements | Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | n8n Instance | Workflow automation | | Google Drive | To archive uploaded reports | | MySQL Database | To log submission metadata | | Google Forms / HTML Form | Report submission source | 🧠 What It Does Listens for incoming POST requests with a file and metadata. Uploads the file to a specified Google Drive folder. Extracts metadata like: Reporter name Category/type Timestamp File name, MIME type Logs that metadata into a MySQL table for auditing or reporting. 🧾 Sample MySQL Table Schema CREATE TABLE report_logs ( id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY, reporter VARCHAR(100), category VARCHAR(100), timestamp DATETIME, file_name VARCHAR(255), mime_type VARCHAR(50), folder_id VARCHAR(100) ); 🔧 How To Set Up – Step-by-Step Import the JSON into n8n. Configure the following in the Set Config node: MySQL: dbHost, dbUser, dbPassword, dbName, dbTable Google Drive: driveFolderId Update the webhook URL in your Google Form (via Apps Script or middleware). Test submission with a file upload. Confirm: File lands in your Drive folder Log entry appears in your database ✨ How To Customize | Customization | How | |---------------|-----| | Add more form fields | Extend the metadata mapping in the Function node | | Rename files before upload | Modify filename in Google Drive node | | Add email confirmation | Add an Email Send node after DB insert | | Filter file types | Add IF node before upload to validate MIME type | ➕ Add‑ons (Optional Extensions) | Add-on | Description | |--------|-------------| | 📤 Email Acknowledgment | Email sender a confirmation with Drive link | | 🧾 PDF Parser | Auto-parse content using PDF.co or OpenAI | | 📊 Admin Dashboard | Display logs in Supabase or Metabase | | 🗃 File Backup | Copy files to Dropbox or S3 after Drive upload | 📈 Use Case Examples Collect monthly safety audits from plant staff into a Drive archive. Accept vendor compliance declarations via Google Form and auto-log to DB. Capture field inspection reports and tag by category for audit. Store weekly environmental reports for long-term access. 🧯 Troubleshooting Guide | Issue | Possible Cause | Solution | |-------|----------------|----------| | File not uploaded | Drive ID is invalid | Check permissions and folder ID | | DB not logging | Connection or table issue | Verify DB credentials and schema | | Webhook not triggered | Form not integrated correctly | Ensure form POSTs file to n8n webhook | | Wrong file type | MIME mismatch | Validate acceptable types via Function/IF node | 📞 Need Help? Want to integrate this with audit dashboards or add Google Sheet exports? 👉 Contact WeblineIndia — Experts in compliance automation and renewable energy workflows.

Build your own Google Drive and MySQL integration

Create custom Google Drive and MySQL workflows by choosing triggers and actions. Nodes come with global operations and settings, as well as app-specific parameters that can be configured. You can also use the HTTP Request node to query data from any app or service with a REST API.

Google Drive supported actions

Copy
Create a copy of an existing file
Create From Text
Create a file from a provided text
Delete
Permanently delete a file
Download
Download a file
Move
Move a file to another folder
Share
Add sharing permissions to a file
Update
Update a file
Upload
Upload an existing file to Google Drive
Search
Search or list files and folders
Create
Create a folder
Delete
Permanently delete a folder
Share
Add sharing permissions to a folder
Create
Create a shared drive
Delete
Permanently delete a shared drive
Get
Get a shared drive
Get Many
Get the list of shared drives
Update
Update a shared drive

MySQL supported actions

Delete
Delete an entire table or rows in a table
Execute SQL
Execute an SQL query
Insert
Insert rows in a table
Insert or Update
Insert or update rows in a table
Select
Select rows from a table
Update
Update rows in a table

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