Recursive Google Drive folder duplicator with permission preservation

Google Drive Folder Duplicator

This n8n workflow creates a complete recursive copy of any Google Drive folder, preserving the entire folder structure, all files, and sharing permissions.

What It Does

• Duplicates folders with unlimited nested subfolders
• Copies all files maintaining original names and metadata
• Preserves sharing permissions (users, groups, domains)
• Creates identical folder hierarchy in target location

How It Works

1. Initialize: Sets source/target folders and creates main destination folder
2. Recursive Processing: Scans each folder level, splits files from subfolders
3. File Handling: Copies files and applies original permissions
4. Folder Handling: Creates subfolders and applies original permissions
5. Self-Recursion: Calls itself for each subfolder to process unlimited nested levels

Key Features

• Unlimited Depth: Handles any number of nested folder levels
• Permission Preservation: Maintains exact sharing settings

Requirements

Google Drive OAuth2 credentials with drive access