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This n8n template provides a practical and efficient way to manage your n8n workflows using Google Sheets as a user-friendly interface. It demonstrates how to leverage a simple spreadsheet to control inputs, capture outputs, and track the processing status of individual data rows, offering a clear and visual overview of your automation tasks.
The primary purpose of this template is to illustrate how Google Sheets can serve as a dynamic UI for your n8n automations. It's designed for n8n users who need:
To use this template, follow these steps:
Color
, Status
, and Number
. Populate the Color
column with some sample data (e.g., color names) and set the Status
for the rows you want to process to READY
.Status
column is READY
. You will need to authenticate your Google Sheets account.row_number
, Number
, and Status
fields from the preceding nodes.READY
rows, processes them (calculates string length), and updates the Number
and Status
columns in your Google Sheet to DONE
.Status
to READY
. Rerunning the workflow will then only process these new entries.For more details and context on this approach, you can refer to the related blog post here.