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Save email attachments to Nextcloud

Needs changes

by Manu ✓ · 10,188 views · created 2021-11-29 · File Management

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Function (legacy). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 3 nodes and runs when a new email arrives over IMAP. Along the way it connects Nextcloud.

How it runs

Trigger: When a new email arrives over IMAP.

  1. Map each attachment (Function): runs custom JavaScript (legacy Function node)
  2. Nextcloud: uses Nextcloud

Services it uses

Nextcloud

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • Function (legacy) in Map each attachment: replace with Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'.

Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).

Removed in 3.0Replace with
Function (legacy)
Map each attachment
Code node, mode 'Run Once for All Items'

Nodes used (3)

From the author

This workflow will take all emails you put into a certain folder, upload any attachements to Nextcloud, and mark the emails as read (configurable). Attachements will be saved with automatically generated filenames:…

Excerpt from Manu's description on n8n.io.

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