Extract research papers from Google Scholar by topic an

This automation template enables fast, hands-free collection of relevant scientific publications from Google Scholar by topic and stores them in structured format in Google Sheets. Ideal for anyone regularly working with academic literature.

## Who it´s for
- Researchers gathering publications on a specific topic
- Students and PhD candidates conducting literature reviews
- Analysts tracking scientific output in a given field
- Educators compiling bibliographies for courses

## What the automation does
- User manually triggers the workflow and sets the research topic
- The system uses Bright Data API to securely access Google Scholar
- Scrapes HTML data: paper title, authors, abstract, PDF link
- Cleans and structures data using custom JavaScript code
- Appends records as new rows to a designated Google Sheet
- Fully autonomous after launch — no user intervention needed

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Logic for handling manual trigger and input parameter (search topic)
- Integrations with Bright Data, Google Scholar (via HTTP scraping), and Google Sheets
- Basic text instructions for adaptation and execution

## Requirements for setup
- n8n account (cloud or self-hosted)
- Bright Data API key
- Access to Google Sheets with edit permissions for the target spreadsheet
- Pre-created Google Sheet with headers: Title, Authors, Abstract, PDF Link

## Benefits and outcomes
- Saves time on collecting research data
- Eliminates manual copying and formatting
- Enables systematic monitoring of publications on key topics
- Structured output in an accessible format (Google Sheets)
- Easy integration with downstream analysis or reporting workflows
- Secure scraping via proxy (Bright Data), reducing block risk
- No coding skills required to operate

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via в чате.