Introduction
Automating the process of searching images, analyzing them, and logging labels can save valuable time and enhance productivity. In this blog, we’ll explore how to build an efficient workflow using n8n that fetches images from Google Custom Search, analyzes image contents using AWS Rekognition, and appends the results onto Google Sheets for easy tracking.
Step 1: Fetch Images using HTTP Request Node
The workflow starts with the HTTP Request node contacting the Google Custom Search API with parameters such as search query, image type, API key, and context. This returns a JSON object with a list of image URLs and titles related to your specified query (e.g., ‘street’).
Step 2: Analyze Images with AWS Rekognition
Once the image data is fetched, the binary image data is analyzed through the AWS Rekognition node to perform label detection. This step identifies objects, scenes, and activities within the images and returns a comprehensive set of labels describing the image content.
Step 3: Set Data for Google Sheets
The Set node then comes into play, mapping the title of the image, the image’s direct link, and the labels extracted from AWS Rekognition into a structured format. This structured data prepares the information for insertion into the spreadsheet.
Step 4: Append Data to Google Sheets
Finally, the Google Sheets node appends this structured data as new rows in your specified Google Sheets document. This allows you to maintain a dynamic database of images and their analyzed labels, accessible and shareable.
Benefits of This Automated Workflow
- Time-saving: Automatically handles image fetching, analysis, and logging.
- Scalable: Easily adjust search queries or add more nodes for further processing.
- Accessible Data: Results stored in Google Sheets are easy to view and share.
Getting Started
To build this workflow, you’ll need API access for Google Custom Search and AWS Rekognition, along with OAuth2 credentials for Google Sheets. Make sure to replace placeholders like API keys and sheet IDs with your actual credentials.
Ready to streamline your image labeling process? Start creating this automated workflow today and see your productivity soar!
Note: Remember to comply with Google API usage policies and AWS Rekognition limits.
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