Recursive Google Drive folder duplicator with permission preservation
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n8n-nodes-base.set - Google Drive
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - Execute Sub-workflow
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What it does
Google Drive Folder Duplicator This n8n workflow creates a complete recursive copy of any Google Drive folder, preserving the entire folder structure, all files, and sharing permissions. What It Does - Duplicates folders with unlimited nested subfolders - Copies all files maintaining original names and metadata - Preserves sharing permissions (users, groups, domains) - Creates identical folder hierarchy in target location How It Works 1. Initialize: Sets source/target folders and creates main destination folder 2. Recursive Processing: Scans each folder level, splits files from subfolders 3. File Handling: Copies files and applies original permissions 4. Folder Handling: Creates subfolders and applies original permissions 5. Self-Recursion: Calls itself for each subfolder to process unlimited nested levels Key Features - Unlimited Depth: Handles any number of nested folder levels - Permission Preservation: Maintains exact sharing settings Requirements Google Drive OAuth2 credentials with drive access