Chunk large PDFs into smaller, manageable parts using this free N8N workflow and self-hosted microservice. Works with any AI tool or automation logic.
π Whatβs Included:
- β Drag-and-drop N8N workflow file
- β Node.js microservice for PDF chunking (using pdf-lib)
- β Full setup & install guide (tested on Ubuntu 20.04+)
- β Gemini AI prompt example (optional)
- β
Tips for testing & integrating in your workflows
π Why Use This?
- π Process massive PDFs without hitting file size or page count limits
- βοΈ Works with Gemini, GPT, Claude β or any tool
- π₯ Fully self-hosted β zero ongoing cost
- π Each chunk gets its own download link
- π Ideal for books, scanned docs, reports, and more
π§ Requirements:
- Ubuntu server or VPS
- Node.js + NPM
- N8N (self-hosted or cloud)
- Optional: AI service or parser of your choice
π‘ Use Cases:
- Chunk documents before AI input
- Feed into OCR or parsing tools
- Store parts in Google Drive or S3
- Use for document search & indexing
- Split large files for manual or automated review
π₯ Instant Download (ZIP)
Includes workflow file, service code, and instructions
πΈ Price: FREE
(Only cost is your hosting β no API fees!)






