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Reusable Subworkflow Zip Multiple Files Dynamically (Compress)

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Created by: Simon || simonfes

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📦 Zip Multiple Files Dynamically

This template enables you to dynamically bundle multiple files into a ZIP archive. Designed to be used as a Subworkflow, it’s modular, flexible, and easy to integrate into various workflows. The output is a single ZIP file with a name that includes the current date, time, and fileName.

Shoutout:
Code from: Tom (mutedjam)

👤 Who is this for?

This workflow is perfect for:

  • 🚀 Businesses automating file archiving tasks.
  • 💻 Developers managing files programmatically.
  • 📂 Anyone needing a reusable solution for bundling files into ZIP archives.

❓ What problem is this workflow solving?

Manually zipping multiple files is:

  • 🕒 Time-consuming.
  • 🤔 Prone to errors.

This workflow automates the process and, as a Subworkflow, ensures:

  • ⚡ Consistent file archiving across different workflows.
  • 🛠️ Reduced manual effort.
  • 📈 Streamlined integration into existing automation.

🔧 What this workflow does

  1. 🗂️ Dynamically collects binary files from the input.
  2. 📦 Bundles them into a single ZIP archive.
  3. 🕒 Names the ZIP file with the current date, time, and a customizable fileName.
  4. ✅ Outputs the ZIP file, ready for storage or further processing.

⚙️ Setup

  1. 🔗 Add this Subworkflow to your existing workflows.
  2. 📥 Pass the binary files as input to the Subworkflow.
  3. ▶️ Call the Subworkflow to generate a ZIP file.

🛠️ How to customize this workflow to your needs

  • 🌐 File Sources: Adjust the input nodes in your parent workflow to connect to your preferred file sources.
  • 📝 File Naming: Customize the logic for the output fileName in the Subworkflow.
  • 🚀 Additional Use Cases: Use this Subworkflow in various scenarios, such as:
    • ✉️ Sending ZIP files via email.
    • ☁️ Uploading ZIP files to cloud storage.
    • 🔄 Triggering further automation.

🎉 Why use this as a Subworkflow?

Instead of building a fixed ZIP functionality for every workflow, this template offers a reusable solution that can be integrated into many different workflows effortlessly. Save time and ensure consistency across your automation projects! 💡