What This Workflow Does
This automation solves the time-consuming process of manually reviewing client documents and creating structured brief reports. Professionals in consulting, legal, and marketing agencies often spend hours extracting key information from client submissions and formatting it into usable briefs.
The workflow automatically processes any PDF, DOCX, or TXT files uploaded to a designated Google Drive folder, analyzes the content using Llama 3 AI, and generates a comprehensive client brief with key insights, summaries, and action items - saving 2-3 hours per client engagement.
How It Works
1. Document Upload Trigger
The workflow activates when a new file is added to your specified Google Drive folder for client briefs. It supports common document formats including PDFs, Word documents, and plain text files.
2. Content Extraction
The system extracts all readable text from the uploaded document, handling OCR for scanned PDFs and preserving formatting from structured documents.
3. AI Analysis with Llama 3
Llama 3 processes the extracted text to identify key themes, requirements, pain points, and action items. The AI is configured to focus on business-relevant information.
Pro tip: For best results, train your team to include clear section headings in client submissions. The AI uses these to better structure the output brief.
4. Report Generation
The system compiles the AI analysis into a professionally formatted Google Doc with sections for executive summary, key findings, recommended actions, and appendices with source references.
Who This Is For
This automation is ideal for professional service firms that regularly process client documentation:
- Consulting firms creating client project briefs
- Marketing agencies processing creative briefs
- Legal teams analyzing case documents
- Financial advisors compiling client profiles
- Any business that receives detailed client requirements
What You'll Need
- An active n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
- Google Workspace account with Drive API access
- Llama 3 API access or equivalent AI service
- A designated Google Drive folder for client submissions
- Google Docs template for your preferred brief format
Quick Setup Guide
- Download and import the JSON workflow file into your n8n instance
- Connect your Google Drive account and specify your client documents folder
- Configure your Llama 3 API credentials (or alternative AI service)
- Customize the Google Docs template to match your preferred brief format
- Test with sample documents and refine the AI prompt as needed
Key Benefits
Save 2-3 hours per client engagement by automating the manual document review and brief creation process.
Improve consistency with standardized brief formats that follow your firm's best practices.
Reduce human error in information extraction with AI-powered analysis.
Scale your operations by handling increased client volume without additional staff.
Enhance client experience with faster turnaround on professional brief documents.