Create a Meeting Minutes Generator with n8n: Step-by-Step Guide

✅ Prerequisites

• An n8n account (cloud or self-hosted)
• An OpenAI API key
• Google Drive API credentials
• Audio file for transcription

🔧 Step 1: Create a New Workflow

1. Log in to your n8n dashboard.
2. Click “New Workflow”.
3. Name your workflow (e.g., Meeting Minutes Generator).

🧲 Step 2: Add a Trigger Node

1. Add a Trigger Node:
   • Choose “On File Upload” if using n8n.cloud.
   • Alternatively, use Webhook or Manual Trigger for testing.

🎙️ Step 3: Add the OpenAI Whisper Node

1. Click “+” and search for “OpenAI Whisper”.
2. Select “Transcription Model”.
3. Click “Create New Credential” and enter:
   • API Key (from your OpenAI account)
   • Leave Organization ID and Base URL blank unless using a custom model.

🧠 Step 4: Configure the Transcription Model

1. Choose a model (e.g., whisper-1).
2. Optional: Set a System Message to define the transcription scope. Example:
   

   Transcribe the audio file into text format for meeting minutes.

3. Leave other parameters (language, format) at default for now.

🔗 Step 5: Connect the Nodes

1. Connect the Trigger Node to the OpenAI Whisper Node.
2. Ensure the flow is linked properly (you should see arrows between nodes).

📝 Step 6: Add a Summarization Node

1. Click “+” and search for “AI Agent”.
2. Select “Summarization Model”.
3. Choose OpenAI as the provider.
4. Click “Create New Credential” and enter:
   • API Key (from your OpenAI account)
   • Leave Organization ID and Base URL blank unless using a custom model.

🧠 Step 7: Configure the Summarization Model

1. Choose a model (e.g., gpt-4-1106-preview).
2. Optional: Set a System Message to define the summarization scope. Example:
   

   Summarize the transcribed text into formal meeting minutes.

3. Leave other parameters (temperature, max tokens) at default for now.

🔗 Step 8: Connect the Nodes

1. Connect the OpenAI Whisper Node to the AI Agent Node.
2. Ensure the flow is linked properly (you should see arrows between nodes).

📄 Step 9: Add a Google Drive Node

1. Click “+” and search for “Google Drive”.
2. Select “Create File”.
3. Click “Create New Credential” and enter:
   • Client ID and Client Secret (from your Google Cloud Console)
   • Follow the OAuth flow to authenticate.

🧠 Step 10: Configure the Google Drive Node

1. Set the File Name (e.g., Meeting Minutes).
2. Set the File Content to the output of the AI Agent Node.
3. Choose the Folder ID where the file will be saved.

🔗 Step 11: Connect the Nodes

1. Connect the AI Agent Node to the Google Drive Node.
2. Ensure the flow is linked properly (you should see arrows between nodes).

🛠️ Step 12: Test the Workflow

1. Click “Execute Workflow” or “Test Step”.
2. Upload an audio file for transcription.
3. Check Google Drive for the generated meeting minutes document.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Tips

• If you get “No response,” ensure:
  • The nodes are connected.
  • The workflow is active.
  • The API key is valid.
• Use the Execution Logs tab to debug.

@lerlerchan by LerLer Chan

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