Workflow: Googledrivetrigger Workflow
Integrations: code, extractFromFile, googleDrive, googleDriveTrigger, merge, noOp, splitOut, stickyNote, stopAndError

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This workflow integrates 9 different services: stickyNote, googleDriveTrigger, code, splitOut, merge. It contains 15 nodes and follows best practices for error handling and security.", "tags": ["automation", "n8n", "production-ready", "excellent", "optimized"], "notes": "Excellent quality workflow: Googledrivetrigger Workflow. This workflow has been optimized for production use with comprehensive error handling, security, and documentation."}