ManualTrigger Automate

For ManualTrigger Automate, this workflow reads data from Google Sheets every 5 minutes, checks if new entries exist, and processes them accordingly. It marks rows as processed to prevent duplication, ensuring efficient data management and timely updates.

7/8/2025
7 nodes
Medium
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Categories:
Manual TriggeredData Processing & AnalysisMedium Workflow
Integrations:
NoOpGoogleSheetsInterval

Target Audience

  • Data Analysts: Need to process and analyze data from Google Sheets periodically.
    - Project Managers: Want to keep track of task statuses in a shared Google Sheet.
    - Automation Enthusiasts: Interested in automating repetitive tasks without coding.
    - Small Business Owners: Looking to streamline their data management workflows.

    • Problem Solved

    This workflow automates the process of checking for new entries in a Google Sheet and marking them as processed. It eliminates the need for manual tracking, reduces errors, and saves time by running every 5 minutes or on manual execution.

    Workflow Steps

  • Trigger: The workflow starts when the user clicks 'execute' or every 5 minutes based on the interval node.
    - Read Sheet: It reads data from a specified Google Sheet, allowing the workflow to access the latest entries.
    - Check for New Entries: The workflow checks if there are any new entries that haven't been processed yet by evaluating if the 'Processed' field is empty.
    - Process New Entries: If new entries are found, it executes a 'no operation' node where users can add their specific processing logic.
    - Set Processed Value: After processing, the workflow updates the 'Processed' field with the current timestamp, indicating that the entry has been handled.
    - Mark Row as Processed: Finally, it updates the Google Sheet to mark the row as processed, ensuring that the same entries are not processed again.

    • Customization Guide

  • Modify the Sheet ID: Change the sheetId parameter in the 'Read sheet' and 'Mark Row as processed' nodes to connect to a different Google Sheet.
    - Adjust the Interval: Change the interval parameter in the 'Run every 5 minutes' node to set a different frequency for automated checks.
    - Add Processing Logic: In the 'Do something here' node, insert custom logic or actions that should be performed on new entries.
    - Change Conditions: Modify the conditions in the 'Is new?' node to suit different criteria for determining whether an entry is new.