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Monitor Google reviews and draft AI responses with Gemini and Slack

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1. Workflow Overview

Monitor Google reviews and draft AI responses with Gemini and Slack Who is this for Restaurant owners, retail store managers, and small business owners who want to stay on top of customer feedback ...

Best for

  • Ticket Management automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainllm, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.slack, n8n-nodes-base.gmail

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Oka Hironobu.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Monitor Google reviews and draft AI responses with Gemini and Slack
Workflow name
Monitor Google reviews and draft AI responses with Gemini and Slack

Monitor Google reviews and draft AI responses with Gemini and Slack

Who is this for

Restaurant owners, retail store managers, and small business owners who want to stay on top of customer feedback without manually checking Google reviews multiple times a day. Perfect for businesses that receive regular reviews and need quick response drafts for customer service.

How it works

The workflow runs hourly via a schedule trigger, fetching new Google reviews through the Places API. Each review gets analyzed by Google Gemini AI, which provides a sentiment score (1-5 scale) and generates a professional response draft in under 50 words.

All reviews are automatically logged to a Google Sheets spreadsheet for tracking and analytics. When negative reviews (score below 3) are detected, the system immediately sends Slack notifications containing the review details and AI-generated response suggestions. At the end of each day, business owners receive email summaries with review statistics and highlights.

How to set up

You'll need a Google Maps Places API key and your business place_id. Set up OAuth2 credentials for Google Sheets and Gmail, plus a Slack app for notifications. Configure the Setup Variables node with your business details, spreadsheet ID, and notification preferences.

Requirements

  • Google Cloud account with Places API enabled
  • Google Sheets, Gmail, and Slack accounts
  • Basic familiarity with API keys and OAuth2 setup

How to customize

Adjust the sentiment threshold in the Filter node to change what counts as "negative." Modify the Gemini AI prompt for different response styles or languages. Change the schedule trigger frequency or add additional notification channels like SMS or Discord.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Review Check Schedule

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 2 - Get Google Reviews

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 3 - Filter New Reviews

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Sentiment Analysis & Draft Response

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainLlm - chainLlm
Config choices
Version 1.4

Block 5 - Parse AI Results

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Log to Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 7 - Filter Negative Reviews

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Send Slack Alert

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 9 - Email Daily Summary

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 10 - Google Gemini Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatGoogleGemini - lmChatGoogleGemini
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Setup Variables

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 12 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Monitor Google reviews and draft AI responses with Gemini and Slack
Complexity advanced
Nodes 15
Categories Ticket Management, AI Summarization
Author Oka Hironobu
Published 20 Feb 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13562/13562.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Monitor Google reviews and draft AI responses with Gemini and Slack do?

Monitor Google reviews and draft AI responses with Gemini and Slack Who is this for Restaurant owners, retail store managers, and small business owners who want to stay on top of customer feedback ...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Ticket Management, AI Summarization use case.