ManualTrigger Automate

ManualTrigger Automate simplifies file management by allowing users to manually trigger the download of all files from a specified AWS S3 folder, aggregate them, and compress them into a single ZIP file for easy access and further processing.

7/8/2025
6 nodes
Simple
manualsimpleawss3aggregatesticky notecompression
Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple WorkflowCloud Storage & File Management
Integrations:
AwsS3AggregateSticky NoteCompression

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Data Analysts looking to automate the retrieval and compression of files from AWS S3.
- Developers who need an efficient way to manage and process large amounts of data stored in S3 buckets.
- Business Professionals who require quick access to aggregated data for reporting or analysis.
- Anyone who frequently works with files in AWS S3 and wants to simplify their workflow.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manually downloading multiple files from an AWS S3 bucket. It automates the process of:
- Listing all files in a specific folder.
- Downloading those files.
- Aggregating the files into a single item, including binary data.
- Compressing the aggregated files into a ZIP format for easy download.
This significantly reduces time and effort, ensuring a streamlined data management process.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow begins when the user clicks 'Test workflow'.
    2. List ALL Files: It retrieves a list of all files from a specified folder in an S3 bucket, allowing for batch processing.
    3. Download ALL Files: Each file is downloaded from the S3 bucket based on the previously retrieved list.
    4. Aggregate Data: All downloaded files are combined into a single item, including any binary data, making it easier to handle.
    5. Compress to ZIP: Finally, the aggregated files are compressed into a single ZIP file named s3-export.zip, ready for download or further processing.

    • Customization Guide

    To customize this workflow:
    - Edit AWS S3 Parameters: Update the bucketName and folderKey in the 'List ALL Files' and 'Download ALL Files from Folder' nodes to match your S3 configuration.
    - Modify Note Content: Change the content in the 'Note3' node to provide specific instructions or information relevant to your team.
    - Adjust Compression Settings: If desired, modify the fileName in the 'Compress all of them to a ZIP' node to change the output filename.
    - Add Additional Nodes: Consider integrating more nodes to perform further processing on the downloaded files, such as data transformation or storage in another location.