AI-Powered interactive MCQ quizzes from PDF textbooks with Google Gemini, UploadToURL and Gmail Generation

Workflow overview

Why this workflow matters

Relevant for managed services and support workflows. Supports knowledge capture and document intelligence use cases.

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 AlekSystem’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

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