n8n-nodes-fixed-width-file
Parse and generate fixed-width formatted files in n8n
Tech Stack
TypeScriptNode.jsn8n
Features
- Read fixed-width files into structured data
- Generate fixed-width files from JSON data
- Configurable column definitions
- Ideal for legacy system integrations
About n8n-nodes-fixed-width-file
This n8n community node provides operations for working with fixed-width formatted files, commonly used in legacy systems, banking, and enterprise data exchange.
Operations
- Read From File - Parse a fixed-width file into structured JSON data
- Write To File - Generate a fixed-width file from input data
Use Cases
- Import data from mainframe or legacy systems
- Generate reports in columnar format
- Process banking or financial data files
- Convert between fixed-width and JSON formats
Installation
Install via Community Nodes in n8n (v0.187+):
- Go to Settings > Community Nodes
- Select Install
- Enter
n8n-nodes-fixed-width-file - Click Install