OpenAI Assistant workflow: uploa file, create an Assistant, chat with it!

For OpenAI, this workflow enables users to upload a Google Drive file, create a tailored Assistant for the Summer Eclectic Marathon Festival, and engage in interactive chats. It streamlines the process of generating a knowledgeable assistant that provides accurate information based on the uploaded document, enhancing user experience at the festival.

7/8/2025
10 nodes
Medium
manualmediumsticky notegoogle drivelangchain
Categories:
Manual TriggeredMedium Workflow
Integrations:
Sticky NoteGoogle DriveLangChain

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Event Organizers: Those managing events like music festivals who need to provide attendees with accurate information.
- Customer Support Teams: Teams that require an efficient way to assist users with specific inquiries based on documents.
- Developers: Individuals looking to integrate AI assistants into their applications for improved user interaction.
- Educators: Teachers or trainers who want to create interactive learning tools based on specific content.
- Content Creators: Writers and marketers who need to automate responses based on uploaded documents.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of efficiently providing accurate and context-specific information to users. By integrating an AI assistant with uploaded documents, it ensures that users receive precise answers related to the Summer Eclectic Marathon Festival, minimizing misinformation and enhancing the user experience.

Workflow Steps

  • Trigger the Workflow: The process begins when the user clicks 'Test workflow'.
    2. Get Google Drive File: The workflow fetches a specific document from Google Drive that contains essential information about the festival.
    3. Upload File to OpenAI: The retrieved document is uploaded to OpenAI for processing and retrieval.
    4. Create New Assistant: An AI assistant is created using the uploaded document, tailored to answer questions about the festival.
    5. Chat Trigger: Users can initiate a chat with the assistant to ask questions.
    6. Provide Answers: The assistant responds to inquiries based on the knowledge extracted from the uploaded document, ensuring accurate and relevant information is delivered.

    • Customization Guide

    To customize this workflow:
    - Change the Document: Update the Google Drive file ID in the 'Get File' node to use a different document.
    - Modify Assistant Details: Alter the assistant's name, description, and instructions in the 'Create new Assistant' node to fit your specific needs.
    - Adjust File Upload Options: In the 'Upload File to OpenAI' node, modify the purpose of the upload if necessary.
    - Expand Functionality: Integrate additional nodes for further functionalities, such as connecting to other APIs or adding more interaction options for users.