Get Files From Folder Action
The Get Files From Folder Action node iterates over all files located in a specified folder and passes each file path to the stream.
The folder can be scanned either only at the top directory level or recursively including all subdirectories, depending on the node settings.
For each discovered file, the node triggers the following nodes once and writes the current file path into the wildcard:
This allows subsequent nodes to process each file individually.
Input Parameters
Folder Path Path to the folder that should be scanned.
Scan Recursively If enabled, all subfolders are included in the scan. If disabled, only files located directly inside the specified folder are processed.
Behavior
Searches the specified directory for files
Iterates once per discovered file
Writes the current file path to {job.source}
Continues until all files have been processed
Supports asynchronous execution
Typical Use Cases
watchfolder ingest workflows
batch transcoding
automated file validation
bulk metadata processing
migration or archive preparation
Practical Note
This node effectively converts a folder into a loop. Instead of manually selecting files, the workflow automatically processes every file inside the directory one after another.
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