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Transform XML data and upload to Dropbox

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1. Workflow Overview

1. Download XML data 1. Convert it to JSON 1. Change title in data 1. Convert back to XML 1. Upload file to Dropbox

Best for

  • File Management automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.xml, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.dropbox

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Jan Oberhauser.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Transform XML data and upload to Dropbox
Workflow name
Transform XML data and upload to Dropbox

  1. Download XML data
  2. Convert it to JSON
  3. Change title in data
  4. Convert back to XML
  5. Upload file to Dropbox

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - To JSON

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.xml - xml
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Change title

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Get XML Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Dropbox

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.dropbox - dropbox
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - To XML

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.xml - xml
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Transform XML data and upload to Dropbox
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 5
Categories File Management
Author Jan Oberhauser
Published 04 Sept 2019

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13/13.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Download workflow JSON Original n8n.io source File Management workflows

Frequently asked questions

What does Transform XML data and upload to Dropbox do?

1. Download XML data 1. Convert it to JSON 1. Change title in data 1. Convert back to XML 1. Upload file to Dropbox

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your File Management use case.