Files & Documents
Read and process files automatically
5 nodes
283
127
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
A foundational workflow that reads file content and processes it on-demand, with the ability to send data to external systems via HTTP requests and document the process with notes.
How it works
- 1.Trigger the workflow manually from the dashboard
- 2.Read the target file content in supported formats
- 3.Process the data and add documentation notes
- 4.Send processed data to an external application via API
- 5.Save results to a new file or update the existing one
Use cases
- Process CSV reports and automatically send them to data management systems
- Extract data from text documents and organize it into separate files
- Monitor log files and send alerts when specific criteria are detected
Requirements
- Access to read and write files on your server
- API credentials for external applications that receive the data
- Proper file and folder permissions to ensure the workflow runs successfully
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Read Write File
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
5
Apps
1
Views
283
Downloads
127
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)
When clicking ‘Test workflow’
Manual Trigger
Write Result File to Disk
Read Write File
Sticky Note
Sticky Note
Download File
HTTP Request
File conversion
HTTP Request