Files & Documents
Read Binary Files On-Demand with Manual Trigger
2 nodes
119
79
Automatic trigger
Workflow Description
A straightforward automation that enables manual activation to read binary file contents, allowing you to retrieve and process file data in subsequent workflow steps without requiring scheduled automation or constant monitoring.
How it works
- 1.Trigger the workflow manually via a start button
- 2.Read the specified binary file contents
- 3.Pass extracted data to downstream workflow steps
Use cases
- Process PDF documents or images when needed
- Extract binary file data and forward it to other services
Requirements
- Specify the binary file path to read
- Ensure access permissions to the file location
Service Value
Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.
Apps Used
Manual Trigger
Read Binary File
Details
Trigger
Automatic trigger
Nodes
2
Apps
2
Views
119
Downloads
79
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 (2)
On clicking 'execute'
Manual Trigger
Read Binary File
Read Binary File