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Read an Excel Spreadsheet File

Operations and data teams that need Excel data as the start of an n8n workflow.

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What it does

A short n8n workflow template that shows how to take the path of a local Excel file and read its contents into n8n. It is a starting point for any workflow that needs spreadsheet data as its input.

Use cases

  1. 01Load rows from a local Excel file into n8n
  2. 02Start a workflow that processes spreadsheet data
  3. 03Check how Excel data looks inside n8n

Questions about
Read an Excel Spreadsheet File.

What is Read an Excel Spreadsheet File used for?

Operations and data teams that need Excel data as the start of an n8n workflow. A short n8n workflow template that shows how to take the path of a local Excel file and read its contents into n8n. It is a starting point for any workflow that needs spreadsheet data as its input.

How do I import Read an Excel Spreadsheet File into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is Read an Excel Spreadsheet File safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.