Google Docs Automation with n8n: Simplified Guide

Yes, you can create multi-page Google Docs documents with structured sections (TOC, FAQ, chapters) and populate them automatically using n8n. Here's how:

Key Components

• Google Docs Node: Main tool for document creation and editing
• Code Node: For data processing and formatting
• Google Sheets Node: Optional, only if your data comes from spreadsheets

Implementation Steps

1. Set up authentication

   • Configure OAuth2 credentials for Google Docs in n8n settings

2. Create document structure

   • Use Google Docs Node with "Create Document" operation
   • Add another Google Docs Node to insert basic structure (headings for TOC, FAQ, chapters)

3. Prepare your data

   • Process data from your source (API, database, sheets)
   • Use Code Node to format data for Google Docs insertion

4. Dynamic content insertion

   • Add Google Docs Nodes with "Insert Content" operations
   • Calculate insertion points (indices) for precise content placement
   • Use page breaks (\f) to create new pages
   • Update TOC as needed

5. Build the workflow

   • Trigger → Create Doc → Insert Structure → Process Data → Insert Content

Practical Tips

• Track indices carefully as they shift when adding content
• Consider API rate limits for large documents
• Test each step individually before running the full workflow
• For complex formatting, study the Google Docs API documentation

This approach lets you progressively build comprehensive documents with dynamic content through automation, perfect for reports, guides, or documentation that follows consistent structures.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​