📁 Reusable subworkflow zip multiple files dynamically (compress)

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Description

📦 Zip Multiple Files Dynamically

This template enables you to dynamically bundle multiple files into a ZIP archive. Designed to be used as a Subworkflow, it’s modular, flexible, and easy to integrate into various workflows. The output is a single ZIP file with a name that includes the current date, time, and fileName.

Shoutout: Code from: Tom (mutedjam)

👤 Who is this for?

This workflow is perfect for:

• 🚀 Businesses automating file archiving tasks.
• 💻 Developers managing files programmatically.
• 📂 Anyone needing a reusable solution for bundling files into ZIP archives.

❓ What problem is this workflow solving?

Manually zipping multiple files is:

• 🕒 Time-consuming.
• 🤔 Prone to errors.

This workflow automates the process and, as a Subworkflow, ensures:

• ⚡ Consistent file archiving across different workflows.
• 🛠️ Reduced manual effort.
• 📈 Streamlined integration into existing automation.

🔧 What this workflow does

1. 🗂️ Dynamically collects binary files from the input.
2. 📦 Bundles them into a single ZIP archive.
3. 🕒 Names the ZIP file with the current date, time, and a customizable fileName.
4. ✅ Outputs the ZIP file, ready for storage or further processing.

⚙️ Setup

1. 🔗 Add this Subworkflow to your existing workflows.
2. 📥 Pass the binary files as input to the Subworkflow.
3. ▶️ Call the Subworkflow to generate a ZIP file.

🛠️ How to customize this workflow to your needs

• 🌐 File Sources: Adjust the input nodes in your parent workflow to connect to your preferred file sources.
• 📝 File Naming: Customize the logic for the output fileName in the Subworkflow.
• 🚀 Additional Use Cases: Use this Subworkflow in various scenarios, such as:
  • ✉️ Sending ZIP files via email.
  • ☁️ Uploading ZIP files to cloud storage.
  • 🔄 Triggering further automation.

🎉 Why use this as a Subworkflow?

Instead of building a fixed ZIP functionality for every workflow, this template offers a reusable solution that can be integrated into many different workflows effortlessly. Save time and ensure consistency across your automation projects! 💡

🔗 Nodes Used

Execute Workflow Trigger

📥 Import

Download workflow.json and import into n8n: Workflow menu → Import from File

📖 Importing guide · 🔑 Credential setup