Describe the problem/error/question
Local File Trigger doesn’t seem to be working while Read/Write File does. Meaning LFT just spins forever and does not detect file changes. The n8n server is installed as a systemd service – not as Docker container – and the underlying filesystem does allow the n8n user to access the file. I have verified this with Read/Write File (success) and via inspecting file system permissions. The underlying OS is Debian stable.
What is the error message (if any)?
There are no error messages in the UI nor in journalctl.
Please share your workflow
Share the output returned by the last node
The process hangs on the Local File Trigger and thus that is the last node activated.
Information on your n8n setup
- n8n version: 1.117.2-1
- Database (default: SQLite): sqlite
- n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting (default: own, main): own
- Running n8n via (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app): npm/npx
- Operating system: Debian stable