File Transfer Nodes

Execute basic file upload and download operations using SFTP and FTP protocols in Axellero workflows.

Overview

File transfer nodes support text file upload and download operations to remote servers. SFTP uses SSH with password authentication, while FTP supports optional TLS encryption.

Current Implementation

These nodes currently support text file transfers only. Binary file support, directory operations, and advanced authentication methods are planned for future releases.

SFTP Node

Text file transfer over SSH with password authentication

FTP Node

Text file transfer over FTP with optional TLS encryption

Available Protocols

Protocol	Encryption	Authentication	Current Support
SFTP	SSH	Password	Text files only
FTP with TLS	TLS (optional)	Username/Password	Text files only
FTP	None	Username/Password	Text files only

Operations

Upload: Transfer text content to remote file
Download: Retrieve text content from remote file

Not Yet Implemented

Directory operations, file listing, file deletion, and binary file transfers are not currently supported.

Workflow Integration

File transfer nodes support dynamic path construction using workflow context variables:

{
  "remotePath": "/uploads/{{ctx.user.attrs.department}}/{{ctx.vars.fileName}}",
  "operation": "{{ctx.vars.fileExists ? 'move' : 'upload'}}"
}

Use Cases

Log File Upload: Upload log content to remote servers
Configuration Transfer: Download configuration files as text
Report Generation: Upload generated reports as text files
Text Data Exchange: Transfer text-based data between systems

Getting Started

Choose Protocol: Select SFTP for SSH or FTP for basic/TLS connections
Configure Connection: Set up server details, credentials, and TLS options
Define Operations: Specify upload or download operations with text content
Test Integration: Validate connectivity and text file operations

File Transfer