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Overview

This node operation, Project File System Get File Content, is designed to retrieve the content of a specified file within a given project. It allows users to fetch files stored in the project’s file system by specifying the project ID and the file path. This can be particularly useful for automation workflows that need to process or analyze log files, configuration files, or any other text/binary files stored in a project environment.

Practical examples:

  • Automatically retrieving log files from a project to analyze errors or performance metrics.
  • Fetching configuration files to validate or update settings programmatically.
  • Downloading reports or data exports generated and stored within a project.

Properties

Name Meaning
Project Id The unique identifier of the project from which the file content will be retrieved.
File The path and name of the file to retrieve, e.g., /home/example.log.
Inline Boolean flag indicating how the file should be served: true to serve with Content-Disposition: inline (displayed in browser), or false to serve as an attachment (downloaded).

Output

The output contains the content of the requested file. The file content is returned in the JSON output field, typically as a string or binary data depending on the file type. If the file is served inline, it may be displayed directly in the client application; if served as an attachment, it is intended for download.

If the file is binary, the node handles it accordingly, allowing further processing or saving within n8n workflows.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential to authenticate requests against the mittwald mStudio API.
  • The node communicates with the mittwald API endpoint at https://api.mittwald.de.
  • Proper permissions are needed to access the project and its file system via the API.

Troubleshooting

  • File not found or access denied: Ensure the Project Id and File path are correct and that the API key has sufficient permissions.
  • Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is valid and correctly configured in n8n.
  • Incorrect file content or encoding issues: Check if the file path points to the correct file and consider whether the file is binary or text to handle it appropriately downstream.
  • Network or API errors: Confirm network connectivity and that the mittwald API service is operational.

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