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Standup bot (2/4): read config

Needs changes

by Jonathan ✓ · 1,480 views · created 2022-02-18 · Project Management

Needs changes. This template uses 2 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Read Binary File, Convert to/from binary data. 2 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 3 nodes and runs manually, when you click “Execute workflow”. It uses only n8n's built-in nodes.

How it runs

Trigger: Manually, when you click “Execute workflow”.

  1. Read Config File (Read Binary File): uses Read Binary File
  2. Convert to JSON (Convert to/from binary data): uses Convert to/from binary data

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

2 things in this workflow are removed in n8n 3.0. Fix them before you upgrade:

  • Read Binary File in Read Config File: replace with Read/Write Files from Disk.
  • Convert to/from binary data in Convert to JSON: replace with Convert to File or Extract from File.
Removed in 3.0Replace with
Read Binary File
Read Config File
Read/Write Files from Disk
Convert to/from binary data
Convert to JSON
Convert to File or Extract from File

Nodes used (3)

From the author

This is the second workflow for the Mattermost Standup Bot. This workflow is called by the 'Standup Bot - Worker' workflow and will read and return the configuration options.

Excerpt from Jonathan's description on n8n.io.

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