Save files in Google Drive to Airtable
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📌 Overview
Enhance your document management workflow by saving file metadata from Google Drive to Airtable. This integration template checks your Google Drive for new or updated files and records their details in a structured Airtable database, creating a searchable inventory of your documents. This eliminates manual tracking and ensures your team always has an up-to-date catalog of available files.
🛠 How does the Google Drive and Airtable integration template work?
This template uses Postman Flows to connect Google Drive and Airtable to:
Create a structured inventory of your Google Drive files in Airtable
Pull file metadata from your specified Google Drive folder
Compare with existing Airtable records to prevent duplicates
Format the data appropriately for Airtable
Add new files as records in your Airtable base
⚙️ How to use the template
Follow these steps to set up your integration in Postman:
Set up API access:
Google Drive: Create a Google Cloud project and enable the Drive API to obtain OAuth credentials
Airtable: Generate an API key from your Airtable account settings
Configure your Airtable base:
Create or access an Airtable base where file records will be stored
Ensure it has the necessary fields (for example, File Name, Type, Size, Created Date, Modified Date, URL)
Set up environment variables in Postman:
Store your Google API credentials and Airtable API key as environment variables
Define your Airtable base ID and table name for data storage
Specify which Google Drive folders to monitor
Test and run your flow:
Run a test to verify that Google Drive file information is correctly added to Airtable
Run the flow whenever you want to update your Airtable with Google Drive files
(Optional) Configure an external integration to trigger the flow automatically
🚀 Get started in seconds
Fork this template, connect your Google Drive and Airtable accounts, and start building your file catalog today. With minimal setup and maximum flexibility, you can eliminate manual document tracking and keep your team organized with a comprehensive file management system.
Frequently asked questions
What is Postman Flows?
Postman Flows is a visual tool for building API workflows. You can connect APIs, services, and data in a drag-and-drop interface—without writing code. It’s built for developers and technical teams who want flexibility and control over how APIs interact.
How is this different from Zapier?
Zapier is great for automating popular SaaS tools. Postman Flows is API-first—it gives you complete control over request structure, data transformations, and logic. You can use it to orchestrate internal APIs, chain service calls, and go beyond the limitations of most no-code tools.
Can I use Flows with internal APIs or microservices?
Yes. Because Flows are built on top of Postman’s core platform, you can connect to internal APIs, services behind a firewall, or staging environments—just like you would with any Postman request. It’s ideal for platform teams and service orchestration.
Do I need to know how to code to use Flows?
No coding required—but if you’re comfortable with APIs and how requests are structured, you’ll feel right at home. Flows lets you visually define logic, pass data between steps, and build useful workflows without writing scripts.
Can I run this Flow automatically?
You can trigger Flows manually or on a schedule using Postman Monitors. Programmatic triggers like webhooks or Postman’s public API aren’t supported yet, but they’re on the roadmap.
How do I test a Flow before using it in production?
You can run Flows interactively in your browser. Use test environments to simulate different conditions, inspect step-by-step output, and refine your logic before going live.
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