Files & Documents

Download and save files to the host machine

3 nodes 118 79 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

Automation receives a manual trigger, retrieves file content via HTTP request, and writes it directly to the server's local file system without intermediary applications.

How it works

  1. 1.Wait for manual trigger activation
  2. 2.Send HTTP request to retrieve the file data
  3. 3.Write the received content as a binary file on the server

Use cases

  • Save generated reports or receipts from external services
  • Download attachments from APIs and store them on the server

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the target folder path on the server
  • Access to an HTTP endpoint that returns the file content

Service Value

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

Apps Used

Manual Trigger HTTP Request Write Binary File

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 3
Apps 3
Views 118
Downloads 79

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 (3)

On clicking 'execute'

Manual Trigger

#1

HTTP Request

HTTP Request

#2

Write Binary File

Write Binary File

#3