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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New File" from Google Drive.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "New Row" in PostgreSQL.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

- Drive
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- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
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- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Export Format
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Parent Folder
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- File Name
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Convert to Document?
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
  Required
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write

- Drive
- File_id
  Required
- Sharing Preference
  Required
- Organization Domain
Action
Write
- Drive
- Copy
- Folder
- File
- Name
- Description
- Starred
- Folder Color (RGB)
- Custom Properties
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Retrieve Files from Google Drive
This action sends a GET request to the Google Drive API to retrieve a list of files based on specific query parameters.
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search or write
- Table/View
  Required
- Order_by
- Dedupe_key
Trigger
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New Table
Triggers when you add a new table.
Trigger
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- Table
  Required
Action
Write
- Table
  Required
- Lookup Column
  Required
- Lookup_value
  Required
Action
Search
- Query
  Required
Action
Search

- Drive
- Folder
- Include Subfolders?
- Subfolder Depth Limit
- Include Deleted Files?
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- Drive
- Folder
- Include_deleted
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- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Confirm deletion
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Email Address
- Permission ID
Action
Write
- Shared Drive Name
  Required
- Theme ID
- Color RGB
- Background Image File ID
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
- File/Folder Name
- Rename Folder?
- Extension_copy
Action
Write
Delete File
This action will delete a file in Google Drive. You will need to provide the file ID.
Action
Write
- Drive
- File or Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Filename
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
Action
Search
- Filename
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Search or write
- Table/View
  Required
Trigger
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- Query
  Required
Trigger
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- Table/View
  Required
- Primary_key
  Required
- Order_by
  Required
- Trigger_column
Trigger
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- Table
  Required
- ID Column
  Required
Action
Write
- Query
  Required
Action
Search

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Trigger Google Drive and PostgreSQL actions from backend services, scripts, or agent code.

Install

# TypeScript / Node
npm install @zapier/zapier-sdk

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import { createZapierSdk } from '@zapier/zapier-sdk';

const zapier = createZapierSdk();
await zapier.runAction({ /* google-drive / postgresql action */ });

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Archive new files in Google Drive with data indexed in PostgreSQL

When a new file is uploaded to a specific folder in Google Drive, Zapier automatically adds a new row in PostgreSQL with the file's metadata, such as name, upload date, and file URL. This integration enables business owners to maintain structured records of their documents and enhances organization.

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Save campaign data in Google Drive dynamically

When new marketing data, like campaign performance or lead records, is added to PostgreSQL, Zapier generates corresponding files in Google Drive for easy access and sharing with stakeholders. This helps marketing teams streamline reporting and collaboration.

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Sync project changes in PostgreSQL with Google Drive

Whenever a new row is added or updated for a project in PostgreSQL, Zapier creates or updates a corresponding folder in Google Drive, ensuring all project files are centralized and current. This workflow keeps project managers organized and reduces time spent manually updating records.

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About Google Drive

Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.

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About PostgreSQL

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Connect Google Drive and PostgreSQL to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Create files from text in Google Drive for new rows via custom query in PostgreSQL

Create files from text in Google Drive for new rows via custom query in PostgreSQL

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Use Google Drive and PostgreSQL with AI agents and code

Connect via Zapier MCP

Call from code with the Zapier SDK

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

Practical ways you can use Google Drive and PostgreSQL

Archive new files in Google Drive with data indexed in PostgreSQL

Save campaign data in Google Drive dynamically

Sync project changes in PostgreSQL with Google Drive

Learn how to automate Google Drive on the Zapier blog

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