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Summarize documents, images & spreadsheets with Gemma 3 on Ollama

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🚀 Overview Transform your file management with this intelligent workflow that automatically processes and summarizes any file dropped into a monitored folder. Using local AI powered by Ollama, this workflow provides instant insights for images, documents, and data files. ✨ Key Features

🔄 Automatic Processing: Monitors a folder and processes files instantly upon detection 🎯 Multi-Format Support: Handles images (JPG, PNG), documents (PDF), and data files (CSV, XLS) 🤖 AI-Powered Analysis: Uses Ollama's Gemma 3 model for intelligent content understanding 📝 Smart Summaries: Generates concise, informative summaries tailored to each file type 💾 Organized Output: Saves all summaries as text files with descriptive naming

🛠️ What It Does

Image Analysis: Describes visual content and identifies key elements in photos and graphics Document Summarization: Extracts and summarizes text from PDF documents Data Insights: Analyzes spreadsheet data and provides structural insights

📋 Prerequisites

Ollama Installation: Download and install Ollama on your system Model Setup: Pull the Gemma 3 model with ollama pull gemma3:4b Service Running: Ensure Ollama is running with ollama serve Credentials: Configure Ollama API credentials in n8n

🔧 Setup Instructions

Clone this workflow to your n8n instance Update the folder path in the "Local File Trigger" node to your desired monitoring directory Configure Ollama credentials for all three AI model nodes Test the workflow by dropping a sample file into your monitored folder

📊 Supported File Types TypeExtensionsProcessingImages.jpg, .pngAI vision analysis and descriptionDocuments.pdfText extraction and summarizationData Files.csv, .xlsData structure analysis and insights 🎯 Perfect For

Content Creators: Quickly understand and catalog image collections Researchers: Summarize academic papers and research documents Data Analysts: Get instant insights into dataset structures Knowledge Workers: Organize and understand file collections efficiently

🔒 Privacy & Security

100% Local Processing: All AI processing happens on your machine No Cloud Dependencies: Files never leave your system Private & Secure: Complete control over your data and processing

🚦 Getting Started Simply drop any supported file into your monitored folder and watch as the workflow automatically:

Detects the file type Processes the content appropriately Generates an intelligent summary Saves the result as a text file

Your intelligent file assistant is ready to help you understand and organize your digital content!