(5/5)

Ftp Workflow

Automated workflow: Ftp Workflow. This workflow processes data and performs automated tasks.

Integrations Used (3)

Ftp

Schedule

Mqtt

Workflow Structure (7 nodes)

100%

Schedule Trigger

CRON Monday 2:45 am

Stop And Error

Error Handler

Mqtt

Send Zigbee2MQTT backup request

Mqtt Trigger

MQTT Trigger - Backup Response

Code

Parse JSON Object from Message Text

Convert To File

Convert to File - base64 to binary

Ftp

SFTP zip file content

Node Types:

default

trigger

code

transform

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (2)

Mqtt

Used by: Send Zigbee2MQTT backup request, MQTT Trigger - Backup Response

Docs

Sftp

Used by: SFTP zip file content

Docs

Complexity

Complex

Advanced features used. Requires n8n experience.

Setup time: ~35 min

Score: 50/100

Custom Code

6 Integrations

When to Use This Workflow

Scheduled Operations

Run automated tasks at specific times - daily reports, weekly cleanups, monthly backups.

Set it and forget it - reliable automation that runs on your schedule.

Real-time Response

React instantly when events happen - new orders, form submissions, or API calls.

Zero delay between trigger and action for time-sensitive workflows.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

workflow.json

{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "name": "SFTP zip file content",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.ftp",
      "position": [
        1520,
        680
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "path": "=zigbee_backups/zigbee_backup_{{ new Date().toISOString().replaceAll(':','_') }}.zip",
        "protocol": "sftp",
        "operation": "upload"
      },
      "credentials": {
        "sftp": {
          "name": "SFTP Zigbee Backups"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1,
...