Files & Documents

Read and Process Files Automatically

5 nodes 112 82 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

An automated workflow that reads files on manual trigger, processes their content, writes results to an output file, and logs processing steps. Ideal for handling documents without constant manual intervention.

How it works

  1. 1.Trigger the workflow manually when needed
  2. 2.Read the content from the specified file
  3. 3.Process and transform the file data
  4. 4.Write the processed results to a new file
  5. 5.Record details about the processing workflow

Use cases

  • Automate periodic CSV or JSON report processing without manual effort
  • Convert file formats and save modified copies automatically
  • Organize and archive documents based on their content

Requirements

  • Read and write permissions for file operations
  • Correct file paths configured in the workflow
  • Sufficient access rights to storage folders

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 112
Downloads 82

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (5)

When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Manual Trigger

#1

Write Result File to Disk

Read Write File

#2

Sticky Note

Sticky Note

#3

Download Image

HTTP Request

#4

File conversion to PDF

HTTP Request

#5