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OpenAI Assistant: upload a file, create an Assistant, chat

Support and operations teams that want a document-based assistant they can chat with, without programming.

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What it does

An n8n workflow that builds a simple OpenAI Assistant without code. It takes a file from Google Drive, uploads it to OpenAI, creates an assistant with a name and instructions, and attaches the file as its knowledge. A chat trigger then lets you talk to the assistant.

Use cases

  1. 01Answer questions from a policy document
  2. 02Build an internal help bot on one file
  3. 03Extend the assistant to WhatsApp or Telegram

Connects

Google Drive · OpenAI

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OpenAI Assistant: upload a file, create an Assistant, chat.

What is OpenAI Assistant: upload a file, create an Assistant, chat used for?

Support and operations teams that want a document-based assistant they can chat with, without programming. An n8n workflow that builds a simple OpenAI Assistant without code. It takes a file from Google Drive, uploads it to OpenAI, creates an assistant with a name and instructions, and attaches the file as its knowledge. A chat trigger then lets you talk to the assistant.

How do I import OpenAI Assistant: upload a file, create an Assistant, chat into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is OpenAI Assistant: upload a file, create an Assistant, chat safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.