Sync Google Drive with OpenAI Vector Store

# Automatically sync Google Drive files with OpenAI vector store

This workflow ensures up-to-date document availability in OpenAI´s vector store by automatically syncing changes from Google Drive. Designed for developers and teams building RAG systems and semantic search solutions where real-time document freshness is critical.

## Who it´s for
- Developers of RAG systems using OpenAI and Google Drive as a document source.
- Teams implementing semantic search over internal documents.
- Automation specialists who need to maintain an updated vector store.

## What the automation does
- Periodically checks a Google Drive folder for new, modified, or deleted files.
- Compares file lists against existing entries in OpenAI´s vector store.
- Sends HTTP requests to OpenAI API to create, update, or delete vectorized files.
- Triggered on schedule (cron) or manually.
- Ensures continuous access to current documents for AI processing.

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow.
- Trigger and change-handling logic.
- Integrations with Google Drive and OpenAI API.
- Basic text instructions for launch and adaptation.

## Requirements for setup
- n8n account with workflow execution access.
- Google account with Drive API enabled and read access to target folder.
- OpenAI API key with permissions to manage vector store.

## Benefits and outcomes
- Eliminates manual document uploads to vector store.
- Reduces latency between file update and AI accessibility.
- Improves AI response accuracy with fresh data.
- Lowers operational costs of maintaining RAG pipelines.

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat