Automated XML Data Extraction and Storage in Google Sheets

This n8n workflow automates the process of downloading an XML file, parsing its content, and storing the data into a Google Sheets spreadsheet. It begins with a manual trigger that initiates the workflow, which then fetches an XML file from a specified URL. The XML content is parsed to extract specific data, particularly a list of food items from a menu. A new Google Sheets file is created to store this data, starting with defining the header row dynamically based on the XML data’s structure. The workflow then writes the headers and subsequently appends each food item into the spreadsheet, effectively transforming raw XML data into a structured, accessible Google Sheet. This process is useful for automating data collection from XML feeds, such as menus, product lists, or other structured XML sources, enabling continuous updates and easy data analysis.