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