n8n + Foldr Integration
n8n is the source-available, self-hostable automation platform used by engineering teams that need to run workflows on their own infrastructure. Foldr integrates via the HTTP Request node or a custom community node.
How to Connect n8n to Foldr
Open your n8n workflow
Add a n8n node as a trigger or action step.
Add an HTTP Request node
Configure it to POST https://foldr.space/api/v1/files with your Foldr API key in the Authorization header.
Pass data from n8n
Reference the n8n node's output in the HTTP body (file URL, binary data, or JSON).
Activate the workflow
Test the workflow once; when it produces a foldr.space URL successfully, toggle it active.
Common Use Cases
- Trigger a Foldr upload whenever n8n emits a new event
- Mirror files from n8n into Foldr for permanent public URLs
- Create a Foldr short link for every n8n record you want to share
- Pipe Foldr download events back into n8n for follow-up automations
n8n + Foldr FAQ
How do I connect Foldr to n8n?
You connect Foldr to n8n via n8n. Full steps are listed above under "How to Connect". In short: create a Foldr API key, configure the n8n integration pointed at https://foldr.space/api/v1/, and map n8n's data into Foldr's request body.
Do I need a paid Foldr plan to use n8n with Foldr?
The Foldr free tier supports basic uploads via the API with 7-day expiry. For integration use with n8n — higher rate limits, permanent storage, multiple API keys, and webhook subscriptions — Foldr Pro (from $5/mo) is recommended.
What Foldr features can I call from n8n?
From n8n you can invoke any Foldr action: uploading files (up to 2 GB each), creating short links, generating bio pages, creating hosted forms, and reading download analytics. See the Foldr API docs for the full endpoint list.
Is there an official Foldr app for n8n?
Not a first-party app — Foldr integrates with n8n through n8n, which is usually a better fit because it doesn't require installing an extra app. If you'd rather have a native integration, let us know at foldr.space/contact.
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Start connecting n8n to Foldr
Grab a Foldr API key and wire up the steps above — most teams get the first end-to-end flow running in under ten minutes.
Get your Foldr API key