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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: [om (mutedjam)](https://n8n.io/creators/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!
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