RAG System with Source Citations from Google Drive

# Chatbot answering from Google Drive documents with source citations

This automation template enables a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) system that answers user questions based on documents stored in Google Drive. Responses include automatic citations — file names from which information was extracted — ensuring transparency and traceability. Ideal for companies seeking a reliable, document-based support system or internal knowledge base.

## Who it´s for
- Companies needing automated support based on internal documentation.
- Knowledge base owners requiring transparent source attribution.
- Developers building RAG systems with external document storage.
- IT teams deploying chatbots with verifiable references.

## What the automation does
- On receiving a chat message or manual trigger, retrieves relevant content from Google Drive documents.
- Documents are pre-processed using OpenAI embeddings and stored in Qdrant.
- Google Gemini generates a concise answer based on retrieved context.
- Response is returned with citation of the source file.
- Supports full reindexing: clears Qdrant collection and reloads all documents from a specified folder.

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow.
- Trigger logic: chat message received or manual execution.
- Integrations with Google Drive, Qdrant, OpenAI API, and Google Gemini.
- Basic text instructions for deployment and adaptation.

## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance with admin access.
- Google account with Drive API enabled.
- Qdrant instance (cloud or self-hosted).
- OpenAI API key for embedding generation.
- Google Gemini API key for response generation.

## Benefits and outcomes
- Reduces support team workload through instant, accurate replies.
- Enhances answer credibility by citing original documents.
- Enables rapid no-code deployment of a production-grade RAG system.
- Centralizes knowledge access via Google Drive as a single source.
- Easy updates: modify documents in Drive to instantly reflect changes in responses.

## 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