n8n-nodes-ftp-trigger
Trigger n8n workflows on FTP or SFTP filesystem changes
Tech Stack
TypeScriptNode.jsn8n
Features
- Support for both FTP and SFTP protocols
- Trigger on file or folder creation, deletion, or updates
- Watch specific files, folders, or entire directories
- Uses existing FTP/SFTP credentials from n8n
About n8n-nodes-ftp-trigger
The FTP Trigger node is a custom-built node for n8n that triggers workflows based on FTP or SFTP filesystem changes. It continuously monitors a specified server and fires when specific events occur.
Supported Events
- File Created - Triggered when a new file is created in the watched folder
- File Updated - Triggered when an existing file is modified
- File Deleted - Triggered when a file is removed
- Folder Created - Triggered when a new folder is created
- Folder Updated - Triggered when a folder is modified
- Folder Deleted - Triggered when a folder is removed
- Watch Folder Updated - Triggered when the watched folder itself is modified
Installation
Install via Community Nodes in n8n (v0.187+):
- Go to Settings > Community Nodes
- Select Install
- Enter
n8n-nodes-ftp-trigger - Click Install