Automated PDF Download and Distribution Service
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This workflow automates the process of fetching and delivering a specific PDF document upon request. It's perfect for applications needing to dynamically provide users with up-to-date information or standardized documents.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a powerful solution for on-demand PDF delivery. When a GET request is made to a specific webhook endpoint, the workflow triggers an HTTP request to fetch a binary PDF file from a designated URL. This fetched file is then dynamically prepared and sent back as a downloadable attachment to the requester. The filename can even be customized with the current date, ensuring version control and clarity for users. This setup is ideal for integrating with web applications, internal tools, or any system that requires seamless access to external documents.
Key Features
- On-Demand PDF Retrieval: Fetch documents instantly via a simple GET request.
- Dynamic File Naming: Automatically append dates to filenames for better organization.
- Binary File Handling: Supports direct download of PDF files.
- Customizable Webhook Endpoint: Easily integrate with your existing applications.
- Flexible Configuration: Adaptable to various document sources and response requirements.
How To Use
- Set up the Trigger: Configure the 'On GET request' node with your desired webhook path (e.g.,
download-pdf). Ensure the 'Response Mode' is set to 'responseNode'. - Specify the PDF Source: In the 'Fetch binary file' node, provide the exact URL of the PDF you want to serve.
- Configure Response Format: Within the 'Fetch binary file' node's parameters, ensure the 'Response Format' for the request is set to 'file' under the 'response' options.
- Customize Attachment Details: In the 'Respond with attachment' node, define your desired attachment filename in the 'content-disposition' header. You can use expressions like
"my_document_{{ $now.toFormat('yyyy-MM-dd') }}.pdf"to include dynamic elements. - Connect the Nodes: Link the 'On GET request' node to the 'Fetch binary file' node, and then link the 'Fetch binary file' node to the 'Respond with attachment' node.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "3cd16e88-7001-4300-9cae-5b3a8209e521",
"name": "Automated PDF Download and Distribution Service",
"nodes": 17,
"category": "Marketing",
"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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