Import Local Excel/CSV Spreadsheet into n8n

Simple workflow to read a local Excel or CSV file path and parse its contents into n8n for data processing and automation.

This workflow provides a straightforward method to ingest data from a local Excel spreadsheet or CSV file directly into n8n. It starts with a Manual Trigger node, which initiates the process on demand. The Read Binary File node then fetches the file from a specified local path (e.g., /data/sample_spreadsheet.csv), converting it into binary data that n8n can handle. Finally, the Spreadsheet File node parses this binary input into structured JSON data, making it ready for further manipulation, ana
Platform
n8n
Category
Finance & Accounting
Price
$3.99
Creator
Saskia Kowalczyk

How to import this workflow into n8n

  1. 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
  2. 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
  3. 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
  4. 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.

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