Adaptive RAG strategy with query classification & retrieval (Gemini & Qdrant)
This n8n workflow implements a version of the Adaptive Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework. It recognizes that the best way to retrieve information often depends on the type of question asked. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, this workflow adapts its strategy based on the user's query intent. ๐ How it Works 1. Receive Query: Takes a user query as input (along with context like a chat session ID and Vector Store collection ID if used as sub-workflow). 2. Classify Query: First,
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Adaptive RAG strategy with query classification & retrieval (Gemini & Qdrant) is a ready-made n8n workflow you import as a workflow JSON file โ no build required. It connects agent, chatTrigger, embeddingsGoogleGemini, executeWorkflowTrigger. It's free to download. Follow the 5-step import below to go live in minutes.
- Platform
- n8n
- Connects
- agent, chatTrigger, embeddingsGoogleGemini, executeWorkflowTrigger, lmChatGoogleGemini, memoryBufferWindow
- Modules
- 30
- Price
- Free
- Version
- v1.0

About this workflow
This n8n workflow implements a version of the Adaptive Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework. It recognizes that the best way to retrieve information often depends on the type of question asked. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, this workflow adapts its strategy based on the user's query intent. ๐ How it Works 1. Receive Query: Takes a user query as input (along with context like a chat session ID and Vector Store collection ID if used as sub-workflow). 2. Classify Query: First, the workflow classifies the query into a predefined category. This template uses four examples: Factual: For specific facts. Analytical: For deeper explanations or comparisons. Opinion: For subjective viewpoints. Contextual: For questions relying on specific background. 3. Select & Adapt Strategy: Based on the classification, it selects a corresponding strategy to prepare for information retrieval. The example strategies aim to: Factual: Refine the query for precision. Analytical: Break the query into sub-questions for broad coverage. Opinion: Identify different viewpoints to look for. Contextual: Incorporate implied or user-specific context. 4. Retrieve Info: Uses the output of the selected strategy to search the specified knowledge base (Qdrant vector store - change as needed) for relevant documents. 5. Generate Response: Constructs a response using the retrieved documents, guided by a prompt tailored to the original query type. By adapting the retrieval strategy, this workflow aims to provide more relevant results tailored to the user's intent. โ๏ธ Usage & Flexibility Sub-Workflow: Designed to be called from other n8n workflows, passing userquery, chatmemorykey, and vectorstoreid as inputs. Chat Testing: Can also be triggered directly via the n8n Chat interface for easy testing and interaction. Customizable Framework: The query categories (Factual, Analytical, etc.) and the associated retrieval strategies are examples. You can modify or replace them entirely to fit your specific domain or requirements. ๐ ๏ธ Requirements Credentials: You will need API credentials configured in your n8n instance for: Google Gemini (AI Models) Qdrant (Vector Store)
How to import this n8n workflow
- 1
Download the workflow JSON file after purchase.
- 2
Open n8n โ click the menu โ Import from File.
- 3
Select the downloaded JSON and import.
- 4
Set up credentials for each node that requires them.
- 5
Click Execute Workflow to test, then activate.
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