Files & Documents

Read and process files automatically

5 nodes 104 61 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

An automated workflow that reads stored files, processes their content, and writes results to new files. Supports manual triggering and HTTP requests for seamless integration with other systems.

How it works

  1. 1.Receive trigger (manual or HTTP request)
  2. 2.Read the content of the target file
  3. 3.Process and transform the data
  4. 4.Save results to a new file

Use cases

  • Convert file formats or data structures automatically
  • Process batches of files without manual intervention

Requirements

  • Set up file paths correctly
  • Have read and write permissions on the file system

Service Value

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

Apps Used

Read Write File

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 5
Apps 1
Views 104
Downloads 61

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 (5)

Convert web page to PDF

HTTP Request

#1

When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Manual Trigger

#2

Read/Write Files from Disk

Read Write File

#3

Sticky Note

Sticky Note

#4

Sticky Note1

Sticky Note

#5