Can Google Drive connect with Odoo?

Yes, Google Drive can connect with Odoo using n8n.io. With n8n, you can create workflows that automate tasks and transfer data between Google Drive and Odoo. Configure nodes for Google Drive and Odoo in the n8n interface, specifying actions and triggers to set up their connection.

Can I use Google Drive’s API with n8n?

Yes, with n8n, you can programmatically interact with Google Drive’s API via pre-defined supported actions or raw HTTP requests. With the HTTP Request node, you create a REST API call. You need to understand basic API terminology and concepts.

Can I use Odoo’s API with n8n?

Yes, with n8n, you can programmatically interact with Odoo’s API via pre-defined supported actions or raw HTTP requests. With the HTTP Request node, you create a REST API call. You need to understand basic API terminology and concepts.

Is n8n secure for integrating Google Drive and Odoo?

Yes, it is safe to use n8n to integrate Google Drive and Odoo. n8n offers various features to ensure the safe handling of your data. These include encrypted data transfers, secure credential storage, RBAC functionality, and compliance with industry-standard security practices (SOC2 compliant). For hosted plans, data is stored within the EU on servers located in Frankfurt, Germany. You can also host it on your own infrastructure for added control. Learn more about n8n’s security practices here.

How to get started with Google Drive and Odoo integration in n8n.io?

To start integrating Google Drive and Odoo in n8n, you have different options depending on how you intend to use it: n8n Cloud: hosted solution, no need to install anything. Self-host: recommended method for full-control or customized use cases. Unlike other platforms that charge per operation, step, or task, n8n charges only for full workflow executions. This approach guarantees predictable costs and scalability, no matter the complexity or volume of your workflows.

Google Drive and Odoo: Automate Workflows with n8n

How to connect Google Drive and Odoo

Step 1: Create a new workflow
Step 2: Add and configure nodes
Step 3: Connect
Step 4: Customize and extend your integration
Step 5: Test and activate your workflow

Step 1: Create a new workflow and add the first step

In n8n, click the "Add workflow" button in the Workflows tab to create a new workflow. Add the starting point – a trigger on when your workflow should run: an app event, a schedule, a webhook call, another workflow, an AI chat, or a manual trigger. Sometimes, the HTTP Request node might already serve as your starting point.

Google Drive and Odoo integration: Create a new workflow and add the first step

Step 2: Add and configure Google Drive and Odoo nodes

You can find Google Drive and Odoo in the nodes panel. Drag them onto your workflow canvas, selecting their actions. Click each node, choose a credential, and authenticate to grant n8n access. Configure Google Drive and Odoo nodes one by one: input data on the left, parameters in the middle, and output data on the right.

Google Drive and Odoo integration: Add and configure Google Drive and Odoo nodes

Step 3: Connect Google Drive and Odoo

A connection establishes a link between Google Drive and Odoo (or vice versa) to route data through the workflow. Data flows from the output of one node to the input of another. You can have single or multiple connections for each node.

Google Drive and Odoo integration: Connect Google Drive and Odoo

Step 4: Customize and extend your Google Drive and Odoo integration

Use n8n's core nodes such as If, Split Out, Merge, and others to transform and manipulate data. Write custom JavaScript or Python in the Code node and run it as a step in your workflow. Connect Google Drive and Odoo with any of n8n’s 1000+ integrations, and incorporate advanced AI logic into your workflows.

Google Drive and Odoo integration: Customize and extend your Google Drive and Odoo integration

Step 5: Test and activate your Google Drive and Odoo workflow

Save and run the workflow to see if everything works as expected. Based on your configuration, data should flow from Google Drive to Odoo or vice versa. Easily debug your workflow: you can check past executions to isolate and fix the mistake. Once you've tested everything, make sure to save your workflow and activate it.

Google Drive and Odoo integration: Test and activate your Google Drive and Odoo workflow

Import Odoo Product Images from Google Drive

Objective
This workflow automatically imports product images from Google Drive and associates them with product models and variants in Odoo.

Main Features
Identifies images stored in a specific Google Drive folder.
Filters files to process only .png and .jpg images.
Extracts information from file names to associate each image with a product or model in Odoo.
Updates image fields in Odoo.
Cleans up old images and notifies the completion of the process.

Workflow Steps

Triggering the Workflow
Type**: Schedule Trigger & Manual Trigger
Details**:
Manually triggered via the "Click Manual" node.
Automatically scheduled every 10 minutes via the "Schedule Trigger" node.
Finding Files in Google Drive
Node**: Find Files
Action**: Searches for files in the specified Google Drive folder (input).
Filtering Images
Node**: Filter Images
Action: Only **.png and .jpg images are kept for processing.
Decorating File Data
Node**: Decorate Images
Action**: Extracts information from the file name to retrieve:
The model (model).
The SKU (sku).
Identifying Image Type
Node**: Switch
Action: Determines whether the image is for a **product model (template) or a product variant (product).
Searching for the Product or Model in Odoo
Nodes**:
Find Templates: Searches for the product model in Odoo.
Find Products: Searches for the product variant in Odoo.
Downloading and Converting Images
Nodes**:
Download Images Templates: Downloads images for product models.
Download Images Products: Downloads images for product variants.
Convert Base64 Images Templates: Converts images to base64 format for Odoo.
Convert Base64 Images Products: Converts images to base64 format for Odoo.
Updating Images in Odoo
Nodes**:
Update Images Templates: Updates images for product models.
Update Images Products: Updates images for product variants.
Cleaning and Finalizing the Process
Nodes**:
Search Old Images: Searches for old images in the destination folder.
Drop Old Images: Deletes outdated images.
Move Images: Moves processed images to a done folder on Google Drive.
Sending Process Completion Notification
Nodes**:
Sum Images: Counts the total number of processed images.
Announce: Sends a Google Chat notification with the total imported images.

Required Configuration

Connectors & API Credentials
Google Drive API** (OAuth2) with the necessary permissions to access files.
Odoo API** with permissions to read and update product models and variants.
File Naming Structure
Files must be named as follows:
<model>_<sku>.<png|jpg>
Example:
Product Model**: template_12345.jpg
Product Variant**: product_67890.png

Data Flow Summary

A trigger (manual or automatic) initiates the process.
The workflow fetches image files from Google Drive.
It filters and identifies the images to be processed.
It extracts the necessary information (model, SKU).
Each image is associated with a product or model in Odoo.
Images are downloaded, converted, and updated in Odoo.
Old images are deleted, and new ones are moved to the processed folder.
A notification is sent upon completion.

Use Cases
Automating product image imports for Odoo.
Updating images without manual intervention.
Centralizing images on Google Drive before integrating them into Odoo.

Nodes used in this workflow

Popular Google Drive and Odoo workflows

Import Odoo Product Images from Google Drive

Objective This workflow automatically imports product images from Google Drive and associates them with product models and variants in Odoo. Main Features Identifies images stored in a specific Google Drive folder. Filters files to process only .png and .jpg images. Extracts information from file names to associate each image with a product or model in Odoo. Updates image fields in Odoo. Cleans up old images and notifies the completion of the process. Workflow Steps Triggering the Workflow Type**: Schedule Trigger & Manual Trigger Details**: Manually triggered via the "Click Manual" node. Automatically scheduled every 10 minutes via the "Schedule Trigger" node. Finding Files in Google Drive Node**: Find Files Action**: Searches for files in the specified Google Drive folder (input). Filtering Images Node**: Filter Images Action: Only **.png and .jpg images are kept for processing. Decorating File Data Node**: Decorate Images Action**: Extracts information from the file name to retrieve: The model (model). The SKU (sku). Identifying Image Type Node**: Switch Action: Determines whether the image is for a **product model (template) or a product variant (product). Searching for the Product or Model in Odoo Nodes**: Find Templates: Searches for the product model in Odoo. Find Products: Searches for the product variant in Odoo. Downloading and Converting Images Nodes**: Download Images Templates: Downloads images for product models. Download Images Products: Downloads images for product variants. Convert Base64 Images Templates: Converts images to base64 format for Odoo. Convert Base64 Images Products: Converts images to base64 format for Odoo. Updating Images in Odoo Nodes**: Update Images Templates: Updates images for product models. Update Images Products: Updates images for product variants. Cleaning and Finalizing the Process Nodes**: Search Old Images: Searches for old images in the destination folder. Drop Old Images: Deletes outdated images. Move Images: Moves processed images to a done folder on Google Drive. Sending Process Completion Notification Nodes**: Sum Images: Counts the total number of processed images. Announce: Sends a Google Chat notification with the total imported images. Required Configuration Connectors & API Credentials Google Drive API** (OAuth2) with the necessary permissions to access files. Odoo API** with permissions to read and update product models and variants. File Naming Structure Files must be named as follows: <model>_<sku>.<png|jpg> Example: Product Model**: template_12345.jpg Product Variant**: product_67890.png Data Flow Summary A trigger (manual or automatic) initiates the process. The workflow fetches image files from Google Drive. It filters and identifies the images to be processed. It extracts the necessary information (model, SKU). Each image is associated with a product or model in Odoo. Images are downloaded, converted, and updated in Odoo. Old images are deleted, and new ones are moved to the processed folder. A notification is sent upon completion. Use Cases Automating product image imports for Odoo. Updating images without manual intervention. Centralizing images on Google Drive before integrating them into Odoo.

Build your own Google Drive and Odoo integration

Create custom Google Drive and Odoo workflows by choosing triggers and actions. Nodes come with global operations and settings, as well as app-specific parameters that can be configured. You can also use the HTTP Request node to query data from any app or service with a REST API.

Google Drive supported actions

File
File/Folder
Folder
Shared Drive

Copy

Create a copy of an existing file

Create From Text

Create a file from a provided text

Delete

Permanently delete a file

Download

Download a file

Move

Move a file to another folder

Add sharing permissions to a file

Update

Update a file

Upload

Upload an existing file to Google Drive

Search or list files and folders

Create

Create a folder

Delete

Permanently delete a folder

Add sharing permissions to a folder

Create

Create a shared drive

Delete

Permanently delete a shared drive

Get

Get a shared drive

Get Many

Get the list of shared drives

Update

Update a shared drive

Odoo supported actions

Contact
Custom Resource
Note
Opportunity

Create

Create a new contact

Delete

Delete a contact

Get

Get a contact

Get Many

Get many contacts

Update

Update a contact

Create

Create a new item

Delete

Delete an item

Get

Get an item

Get Many

Get many items

Update

Update an item

Create

Create a new note

Delete

Delete a note

Get

Get a note

Get Many

Get many notes

Update

Update a note

Create

Create a new opportunity

Delete

Delete an opportunity

Get

Get an opportunity

Get Many

Get many opportunities

Update

Update an opportunity

FAQs

Can Google Drive connect with Odoo?
Can I use Google Drive’s API with n8n?
Can I use Odoo’s API with n8n?
Is n8n secure for integrating Google Drive and Odoo?
How to get started with Google Drive and Odoo integration in n8n.io?

Google Drive and Odoo integration

How to connect Google Drive and Odoo

Step 1: Create a new workflow and add the first step

Step 2: Add and configure Google Drive and Odoo nodes

Step 3: Connect Google Drive and Odoo

Step 4: Customize and extend your Google Drive and Odoo integration

Step 5: Test and activate your Google Drive and Odoo workflow

Import Odoo Product Images from Google Drive

Popular Google Drive and Odoo workflows

Import Odoo Product Images from Google Drive

Build your own Google Drive and Odoo integration

Google Drive supported actions

Odoo supported actions

Google Drive and Odoo integration details

FAQs

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Can I use Google Drive’s API with n8n?

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How to get started with Google Drive and Odoo integration in n8n.io?

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