This n8n workflow automates the process of exporting scanned PDF files to a Nextcloud server. It is triggered on a regular schedule and involves a series of HTTP requests to retrieve and upload files, ensuring that scanned documents are seamlessly stored in cloud storage for easy access and management.
The workflow begins with a Scheduled Trigger, which initiates the process at set intervals (every few hours). Following this, an HTTP Request is sent to a local API endpoint, presumably to check for or list new scanned files generated by a USB scanner connected to the network. The response from this request contains the filename of the scanned document.
Next, another HTTP Request retrieves the actual PDF file using the filename obtained in the previous step. The file is then uploaded directly into a specific folder (‘Scans’) in Nextcloud using the Nextcloud node, which is configured with appropriate credentials.
A Sticky Note node is included for documentation or informational purposes, indicating that the workflow operates with a USB scanner and the ScanServJS API, which facilitates the scanning and uploading process.
This workflow is particularly useful for environments where regularly scanning physical documents and storing them digitally on a cloud platform is essential, such as offices or document management systems, streamlining the entire process and reducing manual intervention.
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