The idea is:
There should be an option in n8n to read files directly from the system using a local file link (for example: file:///C:/Users/hp/Downloads/Blog.png).
My use case:
Sometimes, I need to upload or process images and files that are already stored on my local system. If n8n could read files directly from a system link, it would save time instead of manually uploading every file.
I think it would be beneficial to add this because:
It will make automation faster and easier for tasks that involve local file handling — for example, automatically uploading or reading an image file from a folder path.
Any resources to support this?
You can refer to how some tools or scripts use local file paths with file:// to access files directly.
Are you willing to work on this?
Yes, if needed, I can help test or share feedback while implementing this feature.