Built in file manager
We should have a file manager similar to data tables, where we can manager different files and folders.
My use case:
I am making many automations where I need some files for may be a week and then I can delete them. Currently, I am using external s3 storage for this purpose where I can store my file and then get a direct url. I have tried webdev file access but using those, I was not able to get direct url. If n8n can provide a native built in file manager, then it would be very easy to manage and automate all the files with ease
Fully support this one. This is basically the missing piece now that we have Data Tables.
Right now every workflow that handles files — even temporarily — needs an external bucket (S3, MinIO, whatever). It works, but it adds complexity, credentials to manage, and extra costs that don’t always make sense for simple use cases like generating a PDF, processing an image before sending it somewhere, or staging attachments from a webhook.
A native file storage with direct URL access would be a game changer. A few things that would make it really useful:
TTL / auto-cleanup — Set a retention period per file or folder so temp files don’t pile up forever. Also helps with GDPR compliance when you’re handling client data.
Signed or public URLs — The direct URL issue mentioned in the original post is key. Being able to generate a shareable link without routing through an external CDN would simplify so many workflows.
Folder structure or tagging — Similar to how Data Tables work, some way to organize files per workflow or project.
This feels like the natural next step after Data Tables. Would love to see this on the roadmap.