Automate Box Folder Events With n8n
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Seamlessly automate actions when your Box folders are moved or downloaded. This n8n workflow snippet triggers based on critical Box folder events, enabling proactive management and integration with your other tools.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow snippet leverages the Box Trigger node to monitor specific events within your Box cloud storage. By connecting to your Box account, you can set up automated responses to events like 'FOLDER.MOVED' and 'FOLDER.DOWNLOADED' for a designated folder (targetId: '118847708963'). This allows you to build powerful integrations and automate business processes that depend on file and folder activity. Imagine automatically updating a database when a project folder is relocated or sending a notification when a client downloads important files. This node acts as the entry point, initiating your n8n workflows based on real-time Box activity, enhancing efficiency and data integrity.
Key Features
- Real-time Event Monitoring: Capture essential Box folder activities as they happen.
- Customizable Triggers: Select specific events like folder moves and downloads to initiate workflows.
- Targeted Monitoring: Focus on specific files or folders for precise automation.
- Secure Integration: Utilizes Box OAuth2 for secure credential management.
- Foundation for Automation: Acts as the starting point for complex integrations and process automation.
How To Use
- Add the Box Trigger Node: Drag and drop the 'Box Trigger' node onto your n8n canvas.
- Configure Credentials: Authenticate your Box account by providing your Box OAuth2 credentials. Select your existing credential or set up a new one.
- Select Events: In the 'Events' parameter, choose the specific Box folder events you want to monitor (e.g.,
FOLDER.MOVED,FOLDER.DOWNLOADED). - Specify Target: In the 'Target ID' parameter, enter the ID of the specific folder or file you want to monitor. Ensure 'Target Type' is set to 'file' or 'folder' as appropriate.
- Connect Nodes: Connect this trigger node to subsequent n8n nodes to build out your automated workflow based on the triggered events.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"id": "ab7dddee-d9e3-4990-a95e-f490caeeb4c0",
"name": "Automate Box Folder Events With n8n",
"nodes": 22,
"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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