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Overview

The node provides an AI-powered contract processing operation within a PDF/document automation workflow. It accepts a contract document in various input formats (binary data, base64 string, or URL) and processes it using AI capabilities to extract meaningful information or perform contract-specific analysis.

This node is beneficial for automating contract review, extraction of key terms, compliance checks, or integration into larger document management workflows. For example, a user can feed scanned contracts or digital contract files to automatically parse clauses, dates, parties involved, or other structured data without manual intervention.

Properties

Name Meaning
Input Data Type Choose how to provide the contract document to process. Options: Binary Data, Base64 String, URL
Input Binary Field Name of the binary property containing the contract file (used if Input Data Type is Binary Data)
Base64 Contract Content Base64 encoded content of the contract document (used if Input Data Type is Base64 String)
Contract URL URL pointing to the contract file to process (used if Input Data Type is URL)
Contract Name Name of the source contract file for reference (e.g., original-contract.pdf)

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the results of the AI contract processing. This typically includes extracted contract details, metadata, or analysis results depending on the AI model's capabilities.

If the input was binary or URL-based, the output JSON will contain structured data derived from the contract content. The node does not explicitly output binary data itself but processes input binary or encoded content internally.

Dependencies

  • Requires access to an external AI-powered contract processing service or API.
  • Needs proper authentication configured in n8n to connect to this service (e.g., an API key credential).
  • Internet connectivity is required if providing contract files via URL or if the AI processing happens remotely.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Incorrect input data type selection leading to missing or invalid contract content.
    • Invalid or inaccessible URLs when using the URL input option.
    • Malformed base64 strings causing decoding errors.
    • Missing or incorrect binary property name when using binary input.
    • Authentication failures due to misconfigured API credentials.
  • Error Messages & Resolutions:

    • "Failed to fetch contract file from URL": Check URL accessibility and correctness.
    • "Invalid base64 content": Verify that the base64 string is properly encoded and complete.
    • "Binary property not found": Ensure the binary field name matches the actual binary data property from previous nodes.
    • "Authentication error": Confirm API key or token is correctly set up in n8n credentials.
    • "AI processing failed": Review service status and input data validity; retry or contact support if persistent.

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