n8n Workflow: Read Binary File

This n8n workflow demonstrates the basic usage of the "Read Binary File" node. It's a foundational example that can be extended for various file processing tasks.

What it does

This workflow performs a single, straightforward action:

1. Starts: The workflow is manually triggered to begin execution.
2. Reads a Binary File: It uses the "Read Binary File" node to read the content of a specified file.

Prerequisites/Requirements

• n8n instance: You need a running n8n instance to import and execute this workflow.
• A file to read: The "Read Binary File" node will require a file path to an existing file on the system where n8n is running.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the workflow:
   • Copy the JSON content of this workflow.
   • In your n8n instance, click "New" in the workflows list.
   • Click the "Import from JSON" button and paste the copied JSON.
   • Click "Import".
2. Configure the "Read Binary File" node:
   • Double-click the "Read Binary File" node (ID: 31).
   • In the "File Path" field, enter the absolute path to the binary file you wish to read.
   • Ensure the "Return Data" option is set to "Binary" if you intend to process the raw binary content.
3. Execute the workflow:
   • Click "Execute Workflow" in the top right corner of the n8n editor.
   • The workflow will run, and the output of the "Read Binary File" node will contain the binary data of the specified file.

This workflow serves as a starting point. You can connect additional nodes to process the binary data (e.g., upload it to a cloud storage, convert it, analyze it, etc.).