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Generate PDF invoices with line item support from Airtable using Google Sheets

Ready for 3.0

by Sergio Medina · 62 views · created 2026-01-28 · Invoice Processing

Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 15 nodes and runs when an HTTP POST request hits its webhook URL. Along the way it connects Airtable and Google Drive.

How it runs

Trigger: When an HTTP POST request hits its webhook URL.

  1. Split Services (Split Out): splits a list into separate items
  2. Add Service to DB (Airtable): create
  3. Formatting Data (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
  4. Get Previous Invoices (Airtable): search
  5. Generate Invoice # (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
  6. Copy Invoice Template (Google Drive): copy
  7. Add Services to Invoice (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API (POST)
  8. Get Client Info (Airtable): uses Airtable
  9. Add Client Info (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API (POST)
  10. Create a record1 (template) (Airtable): create

…plus 4 more steps. See the full node list below.

Services it uses

AirtableGoogle Drive

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

Nothing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0, so it should import and run after the upgrade.

Nodes used (6)

From the author

Stop manually copy-pasting client data into Word templates. This workflow automates the entire invoicing process, handling complex line items, VAT calculations, PDF generation, and CRM syncing in under 20 seconds. It is designed to solve the "Admin Trap" by…

Excerpt from Sergio Medina's description on n8n.io.

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