This workflow transforms any textbook PDF into a fully interactive quiz — automatically.
This workflow transforms any textbook PDF into a fully interactive quiz — automatically. Users upload a PDF, choose difficulty & number of questions, and the system: Extracts content Generates MCQs using AI Builds an interactive quiz webpage Uploads it online Sends a shareable link via email ✨ Key Features 📥 Form-based PDF upload 🤖 AI-generated MCQs (with explanations) 🎯 Custom difficulty & question count 🌐 Interactive HTML quiz (instant feedback) 🔗 Public shareable link 📧 Automated email delivery ⚡ Fully automated workflow 🧩 Workflow Breakdown (Node-by-Node) 🟢 1. Get-Details (Form Trigger) What it does: Acts as the entry point of the workflow. How it works: Displays a form to the user Collects: Name Email PDF file Number of questions (10 / 20 / 30) Difficulty (Easy / Medium / Hard) Once submitted → triggers the workflow 🟣 2. Extract from File What it does: Extracts text from the uploaded PDF. How it works: Takes the uploaded PDF (binary data) Uses n8n’s built-in PDF parser Converts PDF → plain text Passes extracted text to the AI node 🔵 3. Generate-MCQ (AI Node) What it does: Converts textbook content into MCQs using AI. How it works: Receives extracted text Reads user inputs: Number of questions Difficulty level Sends structured prompt to Google Gemini Forces AI to return strict JSON format Output includes: Question 4 options Correct answer Explanation 🟡 4. Template (Code Node) What it does: Builds a fully interactive quiz webpage. How it works: 1. JSON Parsing Cleans AI response Converts string → JavaScript object Handles parsing errors safely 2. Personalization Fetches user's name Adds it to quiz header 3. HTML Generation Creates styled quiz layout Includes: Questions Multiple choice options Answer + explanation 4. Interactivity (JavaScript) User clicks an option → Shows correct/incorrect Displays explanation Locks answer Output: Generates a .html file 🟢 5. Upload a File (UploadToURL) ⭐ What it does: Uploads the generated quiz and creates a public shareable link. How it works: Takes the HTML file from previous node Uploads it to the internet Instantly returns a public URL 🔥 Why this node is powerful: No hosting required No backend setup Instant file sharing Perfect for automation workflows 👉 UploadToURL - Turn Files into Shareable Links Turn any file into a live URL Share instantly with anyone 🟠 6. Send a Message (Gmail) What it does: Sends the quiz link directly to the user. How it works: Uses email collected from form Personalizes message with user name Inserts public quiz URL Sends a clean, clickable email Result: User receives their interactive quiz instantly 📧 🎯 Use Cases 📚 Students → Practice from textbooks 👨🏫 Teachers → Generate quizzes instantly 🧠 EdTech → Build learning tools 📈 Creators → Convert content into interactive experiences. An n8n automation workflow template by Jitesh Dugar.
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