Bulk Download and ZIP Files from S3 Bucket

This n8n workflow streamlines the process of downloading all files from a designated folder in an AWS S3 bucket, aggregating them into a single item, and compressing them into a ZIP file. It is triggered manually, making it ideal for users who need to bundle multiple S3 files quickly for download or further processing.

The workflow starts with a manual trigger that initiates the process. It then proceeds to list all files within a specific folder of an S3 bucket using the AWS S3 node. For each listed file, the workflow downloads the file from S3, storing them as binary data. All downloaded files are aggregated into one item, preserving their binary content. A sticky note node provides instructions and context for users, explaining the purpose and usage of the workflow. Finally, the aggregated files are compressed into a ZIP archive with a specified filename, making it easy to download or distribute multiple files in a single package.

This workflow is especially useful for automating bulk file management tasks, such as preparing multiple files for download or backup, directly from an S3 storage, with minimal manual intervention.