Data & Databases

Automatically import CSV files into PostgreSQL database

4 nodes 321 109 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

This automation reads CSV files, parses tabular data, and inserts records directly into PostgreSQL without manual steps. Eliminates repetitive data entry, ensures consistency, and scales to handle large imports efficiently.

How it works

  1. 1.Trigger automation when CSV file is uploaded or manually initiated
  2. 2.Read binary file content and decode it properly
  3. 3.Extract rows from spreadsheet and map columns to database fields
  4. 4.Insert parsed data into PostgreSQL tables in batch

Use cases

  • Import customer records from CSV exports into transactional database
  • Sync product and inventory updates from supplier reports
  • Migrate historical data from legacy systems to PostgreSQL

Requirements

  • PostgreSQL connection credentials and target table schema configured
  • CSV files with consistent formatting and predefined column structure

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

Spreadsheet File Postgres

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 4
Apps 2
Views 321
Downloads 109

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 (4)

On clicking 'execute'

Manual Trigger

#1

Read From File

Read Binary File

#2

Convert To Spreadsheet

Spreadsheet File

#3

Postgres

Postgres

#4