Effortlessly Zip Multiple Files with This n8n Workflow
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Streamline your file management by automatically zipping multiple files into a single archive. This n8n workflow elegantly handles various file types, saving you time and effort.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow is designed to consolidate multiple files into a single ZIP archive, simplifying your file organization and transfer processes. It intelligently identifies and collects various file types, including images, PDFs, and spreadsheets, ensuring a comprehensive compression. The workflow dynamically names the output ZIP file with a timestamp for easy identification and management. Built with modularity in mind, it can be integrated as a sub-workflow, allowing you to call upon its zipping capabilities whenever needed within your broader automation strategies. This makes it an invaluable tool for anyone looking to enhance their operational efficiency through smart file handling.
Key Features
- Dynamic File Zipping: Compresses multiple input files into a single ZIP archive.
- Timestamped Filenames: Automatically names the output ZIP file with a date and time for easy tracking.
- Broad File Type Support: Capable of zipping images, PDFs, spreadsheets (xlsx, csv), and more.
- Modular Design: Can be used as a standalone workflow or integrated into larger n8n automation chains.
- Binary Property Handling: Efficiently manages binary data from various input files.
How To Use
- Execute Workflow Trigger: This node initiates the workflow. Connect it to your data sources or trigger mechanisms.
- Code Magic Node: Configure this node to gather all incoming binary files. The provided JavaScript code collects all binary data and their keys, preparing them for the next step.
- Compression Node: Set the
Operationtocompress. Use the expressiondata{{$now.format('yyyy-MM-dd-tt')}}.zipfor thefileNameparameter to create a timestamped ZIP file. EnsurebinaryPropertyNameis set to={{ $json.binary_keys }}to capture all collected binaries. - Prepare Output Node: This node refines the output. Use the expression
={{ $binary.data.fileName.replaceAll(" ","") }}for thefileNameassignment to ensure clean filenames without spaces in the final output.
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Workflow JSON
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"id": "8f63de7c-c0e9-418a-89de-d2d44ccf1f9c",
"name": "Effortlessly Zip Multiple Files with This n8n Workflow",
"nodes": 12,
"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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