Developer & DevOps
Read emails from IMAP and send converted data via HTTP requests
5 nodes
189
86
Manual trigger
Workflow Description
Automation that reads emails from an IMAP mailbox, extracts binary data, transforms it into XML format, and sends it through HTTP requests to an external endpoint for processing or integration with other systems.
How it works
- 1.Read incoming emails from the mailbox using IMAP protocol
- 2.Extract and move binary data from email attachments or content
- 3.Convert email data into structured XML format
- 4.Send the XML data via HTTP POST request to a designated server endpoint
- 5.Set and log response variables for monitoring workflow success
Use cases
- Sync important emails with external applications using standardized XML format
- Automatically process invoices and attachments from incoming mail
- Forward email data to CRM systems or databases for centralized management
Requirements
- Active email account with IMAP protocol support enabled
- URL endpoint on a receiving server that accepts HTTP POST requests
- Documentation of expected data format and XML structure for the target system
Service Value
Ideal as a smart automation service combining integrations and AI to produce ready-to-use results.
Apps Used
Email Read Imap
Details
Trigger
Manual trigger
Nodes
5
Apps
1
Views
189
Downloads
86
How to Use
- 1.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (5)
IMAP Email
Email Read Imap
Move Binary Data
Move Binary Data
XML
Xml
HTTP Request
HTTP Request
Set
Set