Automate File Organization with AI and n8n
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Effortlessly organize your files by automatically detecting new additions to a local folder. Leverage Mistral AI to intelligently categorize and move files into appropriate subdirectories, ensuring a tidy digital workspace.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the tedious task of file organization. It begins by monitoring a specified local directory for newly added files. Once a file is detected, the workflow analyzes the existing files and folders to understand the current structure. It then employs the Mistral AI model to intelligently suggest appropriate subdirectories for the new files. If a suggested subdirectory doesn't exist, the workflow can create it. Finally, the files are moved into their designated locations, with robust handling for potential naming conflicts to prevent data loss. This solution is ideal for individuals and teams looking to maintain an organized and efficient file system with minimal manual intervention.
Key Features
- Real-time File Monitoring: Automatically detects new files added to a designated local folder.
- AI-Powered Organization: Utilizes Mistral AI to intelligently categorize files and suggest subdirectories.
- Automatic Folder Creation: Creates new subdirectories as needed based on AI suggestions.
- Conflict Resolution: Safely handles file naming conflicts by renaming new files.
- Customizable Directory: Easily configure the monitored directory to suit your needs.
How To Use
- Configure Local File Trigger: Set the
Pathparameter to the directory you want to monitor for new files (e.g.,/home/node/host_mount/shared_drive). Ensure theEventsare set toaddandtriggerOnis set tofolder. - Set Directory Variable: The
Set Variablesnode will automatically pick up the path from the trigger node. - Get Files and Folders: The
Execute Commandnode (Get Files and Folders) useslscommands to list files and directories within the monitored path. - Parse File and Folder Lists: The
Setnode (Files and Folders to Array) processes the output from the command node to separate files and folders into distinct arrays. - Conditional Logic: The
If Has Target Files...node checks if there are any files to organize, preventing unnecessary AI calls. - AI Organization: Connect the
Mistral Cloud Chat Modelnode to your Mistral AI account. Configure theOutput Parser Structurednode with a schema to receive organized file suggestions (folder names and associated files). - Move Files: The
Execute Commandnode (Move Files into Folders) uses shell commands to create subdirectories (if they don't exist) and move the files based on the AI's suggestions, handling potential name collisions.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"id": "2d485383-7171-436b-8090-e56d4ffbd114",
"name": "Automate File Organization with AI and n8n",
"nodes": 13,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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