📁 Create, delete, and organize AWS S3 buckets & files directly from your email

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Description

This automated n8n workflow automates AWS S3 bucket and file operations (create, delete, upload, download, copy, list) by parsing simple email commands and sending back success or error confirmations.

Good to Know

• The workflow processes email requests via a Start Workflow (GET Request) node.
• Data extraction from emails identifies S3 operation commands.
• Error handling is included for invalid or missing email data.
• Responses are sent via email for each action performed.

How It Works

• Start Workflow (GET Request) - Captures incoming email requests.
• Extract Data from Email - Parses email content to extract S3 operation commands.
• Check Task Type - Validates the type of task (e.g., create bucket, delete file).
• Create a Bucket - Creates a new S3 bucket.
• Delete a Bucket - Deletes an existing S3 bucket.
• Copy a File - Copies a file within S3.
• Delete a File - Deletes a file from S3.
• Download a File - Downloads a file from S3.
• Upload a File - Uploads a file to S3.
• Get Many Files - Lists multiple files in a bucket.
• Check Success or Fail - Determines the outcome of the operation.
• Send Success Email - Sends a success confirmation email.
• Send Failed Email - Sends a failure notification email.

How to Use

• Import the workflow into n8n.
• Configure the Start Workflow (GET Request) node to receive email commands.
• Test the workflow with sample email commands (e.g., “create bucket: my-bucket”, “upload file: document.pdf”).
• Monitor email responses and adjust command parsing if needed.

Example Email for Testing

List files from the bucket json-test in Mumbai region.

Requirements

• AWS S3 credentials configured in n8n.
• Email service integration (e.g., SMTP settings).
• n8n environment with workflow execution permissions.

Customizing This Workflow

• Adjust the Extract Data from Email node to support additional command formats.
• Modify the Send Success Email or Send Failed Email nodes to customize messages.
• Update the S3 nodes to include additional bucket or file attributes.

🔗 Nodes Used

Email Trigger (IMAP), Send Email, AWS S3

📥 Import

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

📖 Importing guide · 🔑 Credential setup