Files & Documents
Download and save files to the host machine
3 nodes
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Automatic trigger
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.Wait for manual trigger activation
- 2.Send HTTP request to retrieve the file data
- 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.Click "Download Template"
- 2.Open your n8n dashboard
- 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
- 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials
Nodes Used (3)
On clicking 'execute'
Manual Trigger
HTTP Request
HTTP Request
Write Binary File
Write Binary File