Files & Documents
Read and Write Files Automatically on Manual Trigger
5 nodes
117
87
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
A workflow activated manually to read files, process their content, and write results to new or updated files. It integrates HTTP requests for data transmission and includes notes for documenting each step of the process.
How it works
- 1.Trigger the workflow manually when needed
- 2.Read the specified file content from storage
- 3.Process data and send it via HTTP request to external service
- 4.Write processed results to a new or existing file
- 5.Document the workflow execution with sticky notes
Use cases
- Convert CSV reports to JSON or other formats automatically
- Update configuration files based on external API data
- Extract and back up file data with full audit trail
Requirements
- Access permissions to the file system
- Configured HTTP endpoint details if data transmission is required
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
117
Downloads
87
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 PPTX File
HTTP Request
File conversion to PDF
HTTP Request