Automate S3 File Downloads and Compression
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Effortlessly download all files from a specified S3 bucket folder and compress them into a single ZIP archive. This workflow streamlines data retrieval and backup processes.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the process of downloading multiple files from an AWS S3 bucket. It begins by listing all files within a designated folder, then proceeds to download each one. Subsequently, all downloaded files are aggregated into a single item, preserving binary data. Finally, the workflow compresses all aggregated files into a convenient ZIP archive, ready for download or further processing. This is an ideal solution for batch data extraction, backups, or migrating content from S3.
Key Features
- Bulk S3 File Download: Retrieve all files from a specific S3 folder in one go.
- Automatic Compression: Consolidate downloaded files into a single ZIP archive.
- Binary Data Preservation: Ensures all file types and their content are accurately captured.
- Customizable Bucket and Folder: Easily configure the target S3 bucket and folder.
- Manual Trigger: Start the workflow execution with a simple click.
How To Use
- Configure Credentials: Ensure your AWS S3 credentials are set up in n8n.
- Set Bucket and Folder: In the 'List ALL Files*' node (marked with '*'), replace
yourBucketwith your actual S3 bucket name andyourFolderwith the desired folder path. - Verify Download Node: The 'Download ALL Files from Folder*' node will automatically use the file keys retrieved from the previous step. Ensure
yourBucketis also correctly set here. - Review Aggregation: The 'All into one Item (include Binary)' node is configured to include binary data, which is essential for correct compression.
- Define ZIP Filename: In the 'Compress all of them to a ZIP' node, you can customize the output ZIP filename (default is
s3-export.zip). - Test Workflow: Click the 'Test workflow' button to initiate the process and download your compressed S3 files.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "5e812a01-88f0-46c9-ac04-b159aa55dfe4",
"name": "Automate S3 File Downloads and Compression",
"nodes": 20,
"category": "DevOps",
"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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