Files & Documents
Automatically process and compress files from AWS S3
6 nodes
126
81
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
A manual-trigger workflow that retrieves files from AWS S3, processes and aggregates the data, then compresses the files to reduce storage needs and facilitate sharing without repetitive manual effort.
How it works
- 1.Activate the workflow manually when file processing is needed
- 2.Fetch files from the specified AWS S3 bucket
- 3.Aggregate and process the retrieved data according to requirements
- 4.Compress the processed files to minimize storage size
Use cases
- Archive large file batches automatically to free up storage space
- Streamline batch file operations without manual intervention
Requirements
- Active AWS S3 account with configured bucket access
- Proper IAM permissions to read and manage objects in S3
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Aws S3
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
6
Apps
1
Views
126
Downloads
81
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 (6)
When clicking ‘Test workflow’
Manual Trigger
List ALL Files*
Aws S3
Download ALL Files from Folder*
Aws S3
All into one Item (include Binary)
Aggregate
Note3
Sticky Note
Compress all of them to a ZIP
Compression