Google Drive: Recursively List Files in Nested Folders

This workflow enables users to recursively discover and list all files within a specified Google Drive folder, including those in deeply nested subfolders. Starting from a parent folder ID, it traverses the entire folder tree, collects file IDs and names from every level, and returns a clean, structured list ready for further actions like downloading, moving, or analyzing files.

Key benefits include handling unlimited nesting depths without manual intervention, making it ideal for complex folder structures common in team drives or archives. It saves significant time compared to manual browsing or basic API calls, and its modular design allows seamless integration as a sub-workflow in larger automations.

Use cases span automation builders managing document repositories, admins generating file inventories, integrators processing batch operations, or reporting tools needing comprehensive file lists. Setup requires only Google Drive OAuth credentials and a folder ID input, with customizable Set nodes for hardcoded values.

Perfect for productivity boosts in file management, it outputs actionable data for chaining with nodes like downloaders, movers, or data processors.