Google Sheets as UI for n8n automation

# Process Google Sheets data by status using n8n

This automation template uses Google Sheets as a lightweight UI for managing workflows: users add data with status "READY", and upon manual trigger, the workflow processes entries and updates status to "DONE". Ideal for teams seeking fast, no-code automation with full visibility.

## Who it´s for
- n8n developers wanting to use Google Sheets as a UI
- Analysts automating repetitive spreadsheet tasks
- Managers needing a simple way to trigger processes via spreadsheets

## What the automation does
- Manually triggered via execute_workflow_trigger node
- Reads rows from Google Sheets where Status is ´READY´
- Calculates text length of the ´Color´ field
- Sets Status to ´DONE´
- Updates the corresponding row in the sheet using row_number as key

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Status-based filtering and processing logic
- Integration with Google Sheets API via Service Account Auth
- Basic setup and adaptation guide

## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
- Google Sheet with access configured via Service Account
- Required columns: Status, Color, Number, row_number

## Benefits and outcomes
- Simplifies manual data input and processing
- Turns Google Sheets into a no-code input form
- Full process transparency with visible changes in the sheet
- Scalable for team use
- Serves as a training template for n8n beginners

## 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