n8n Transcription AI Content Creation
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Automate Audio Transcription, AI Summarization, and Google Drive Storage
Who is this for?
Content Teams, Researchers, and Administrators who need to automatically process voice memos, meeting recordings, or interview audio into structured, searchable documents.
What problem does this solve?
Eliminates manual transcription work by automatically converting audio files into organized text documents with AI analysis, while maintaining human oversight through approval workflows.
What this workflow doesSmart Audio Processing:
- Triggers when new .m4a files appear in Google Drive
- Uses OpenAI's Whisper for accurate transcription
- Implements dual-format reporting (JSON + Markdown)
Human Oversight (optional):
- Requires email approval before processing
- 45-minute response window with escalation options
AI-Powered Analysis:
- Generates structured JSON reports with:
- Key points & action items
- Sentiment analysis
- Technical terminology glossary
- Creates Markdown versions for easy reading
Document Management:
- Stores raw transcripts + reports in Google Drive
- Automatic file naming with timestamps
- Sends completion alerts via Email/Telegram
- Workflow visualization showing audio file processing path
SetupCredentials Needed:
- Google Drive API access
- OpenAI API key (GPT-4o-mini)
- Gmail & Telegram integrations
Configuration:
- Set your Google Drive folder ID in 3 nodes
- Update email addresses in Gmail nodes
- Customize approval timeout in "Gmail User for Approval"
Customization Points:
- File extension filters (.m4a)
- AI report templates and prompts
- Notification channels (Email/Telegram)
How to customizeApproval Process: Add SMS/Teams notifications via additional nodes
File Types: Modify filter node for .mp3/.wav support
Analysis Depth: Adjust GPT-4 prompts in "Summarize to JSON" nodes
Storage: Connect to Notion/Airtable instead of Google Drive
Tools used: OpenAI, Google Drive
Download the workflow template (JSON)
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