How to add file to OpenAI Assistant vector store?

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Describe the problem/error/question

I want to upload a file to the OpenAI Assistant’s Vector Store. This will allow me to update the knowledge base of my assistant real time.

I don’t see that option in n8n OpenAI integration. Am I missing something?

What is the error message (if any)?

No error message, just missing functionality.

Please share your workflow

Trigger: Google Drive file created
Action1: Download Google Drive file
Action2: Upload file using OpenAI “Upload a file” operation

Expected outcome: File is uploaded to my selected assistant’s vector file store.
Actual outcome: File is uploaded to my OpenAI storage, but not to my specific Assistant.

Note: I see @Omnibas created a custom API call to accomplish this, but thought it may be available via the n8n curated OpenAI integration.

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Hey @n8-builder-dude,

It looks like we might not support this as the moment, The custom API call you found looks like it might be the best way to handle it for now.

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thank you!
Is there a place where I can submit a feature request or contribute code myself?

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