N8N Tools - S3 Enhanced

Enhanced S3 operations node for N8N with advanced features including presigned URLs, multipart upload, and comprehensive bucket management.

⭐ Key Features

• 🔗 Presigned URLs - Generate temporary URLs for secure access without credentials
• 📦 Multipart Upload - Handle large files with resumable uploads
• 🗂️ Advanced Listing - Enhanced object and version listing with filtering
• 🔐 Access Control - Comprehensive ACL and policy management
• 🌐 Universal Compatibility - Works with AWS S3, MinIO, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, iDrive e2, and more

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

npm install n8n-nodes-n8ntools-s3-enhanced

Configuration

1. Create S3 Compatible Credentials:

   • Endpoint: Your S3-compatible endpoint (leave empty for AWS)
   • Region: Your region (e.g., us-east-1)
   • Access Key ID: Your access key
   • Secret Access Key: Your secret key
   • Force Path Style: Enable for MinIO and some providers
   • Use SSL: Enable for secure connections

2. Add the S3 Enhanced node to your workflow

3. Select your operation and configure parameters

📋 Available Operations

🔗 URL & Access Operations

• Generate Presigned URL - Create temporary access URLs
• Generate Presigned POST - Create secure upload forms

📦 Bucket Operations

• Create Bucket - Create new S3 buckets
• Delete Bucket - Remove existing buckets
• List Buckets - List all available buckets
• Head Bucket - Check bucket existence
• Get Bucket Location - Get bucket region

📄 Object Operations

• Upload Object - Upload files to buckets
• Download Object - Download files from buckets
• Delete Object - Remove single objects
• Delete Multiple Objects - Batch delete operations
• Copy Object - Copy objects within/between buckets
• Head Object - Get object metadata only

📋 Listing Operations

• List Objects - Enhanced object listing with filtering
• List Object Versions - List all object versions

🔄 Multipart Upload Operations

• Create Multipart Upload - Initialize large file uploads
• Upload Part - Upload individual parts
• Complete Multipart Upload - Finalize uploads
• Abort Multipart Upload - Cancel incomplete uploads
• List Multipart Uploads - List ongoing uploads

💡 Usage Examples

Generate Presigned URL for File Access

Perfect for giving temporary access to files stored in your bucket:

// Configuration
Operation: "Generate Presigned URL"
Bucket: "my-documents" 
Key: "reports/monthly-report.pdf"
Method: "GET"
Expires In: 3600 // 1 hour

// Output
{
  "bucket": "my-documents",
  "key": "reports/monthly-report.pdf", 
  "method": "GET",
  "presignedUrl": "https://my-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/reports/monthly-report.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&...",
  "expiresIn": 3600,
  "expiresAt": "2024-01-15T15:30:00.000Z"
}

Upload File with Metadata

Upload files with custom metadata and access controls:

// Configuration  
Operation: "Upload Object"
Bucket: "media-storage"
Key: "images/photo.jpg"
File Data: "{{$binary.data.data}}" // Binary data
Content Type: "image/jpeg"
Advanced Options:
  - ACL: "public-read"
  - Storage Class: "STANDARD_IA"
  - Metadata: {"author": "John Doe", "project": "Website"}

List Objects with Filtering

Find specific files using prefix and delimiter filtering:

// Configuration
Operation: "List Objects"
Bucket: "document-archive"
Prefix: "2024/invoices/"
Delimiter: "/"
Max Keys: 100

// Output
{
  "bucket": "document-archive",
  "contents": [
    {
      "Key": "2024/invoices/invoice-001.pdf",
      "Size": 245760,
      "LastModified": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z"
    }
  ],
  "keyCount": 25
}

Multipart Upload for Large Files

Handle large file uploads with resume capability:

// Step 1: Create Multipart Upload
Operation: "Create Multipart Upload"
Bucket: "video-storage"
Key: "videos/large-video.mp4"
Content Type: "video/mp4"

// Step 2: Upload Parts (repeat for each part)
Operation: "Upload Part"
Upload ID: "{{$json.uploadId}}"
Part Number: 1
Part Data: "{{$binary.chunk1.data}}"

// Step 3: Complete Upload
Operation: "Complete Multipart Upload"
Upload ID: "{{$json.uploadId}}" 
Parts: '{"Parts":[{"ETag":"etag1","PartNumber":1},{"ETag":"etag2","PartNumber":2}]}'

🌐 Provider Compatibility

AWS S3

Endpoint: (leave empty)
Region: us-east-1
Force Path Style: false

MinIO

Endpoint: http://minio.example.com:9000
Region: us-east-1
Force Path Style: true

Wasabi

Endpoint: https://s3.wasabisys.com
Region: us-east-1
Force Path Style: false

DigitalOcean Spaces

Endpoint: https://fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com
Region: fra1
Force Path Style: false

iDrive e2

Endpoint: https://endpoint.idrivee2.com
Region: us-east-1
Force Path Style: false

⚙️ Advanced Options

Most operations support advanced options:

• Version ID - Work with specific object versions
• Storage Class - Set storage tier (STANDARD, IA, GLACIER, etc.)
• Server Side Encryption - Enable encryption (AES256, KMS)
• Metadata - Add custom object metadata
• ACL - Set access control permissions
• Content Disposition - Control download behavior
• Cache Control - Set caching headers

🔧 Error Handling

The node supports N8N's built-in error handling:

• Continue on Fail: Process remaining items even if some fail
• Detailed Error Messages: Clear descriptions of what went wrong
• Retry Logic: Built-in retry for transient failures

📊 Performance Tips

1. Batch Operations: Use "Delete Multiple Objects" instead of individual deletes
2. Multipart Upload: Use for files larger than 100MB
3. Proper Filtering: Use prefix and delimiter for efficient listing
4. Presigned URLs: Reduce server load by letting clients access S3 directly

🆘 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

403 Forbidden Errors

• Check your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
• Verify bucket permissions and policies
• Ensure correct region configuration

Endpoint Connection Errors

• Verify endpoint URL format
• Check Force Path Style setting for non-AWS providers
• Confirm SSL/TLS settings match your provider

Presigned URL Not Working

• Check expiration time hasn't passed
• Verify URL encoding is preserved
• Ensure client respects HTTP method (GET/PUT/HEAD)

Debug Tips

1. Test Connection: Use the credential test feature
2. Start Simple: Begin with List Buckets to verify connectivity
3. Check Logs: Review N8N execution logs for detailed errors
4. Provider Docs: Consult your S3 provider's documentation

📈 Changelog

v1.0.0

• Initial release
• Complete S3 operations implementation
• Universal provider compatibility
• Presigned URL support
• Multipart upload support

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

🆘 Support

• Documentation: https://docs.n8ntools.io/nodes/s3-enhanced
• Issues: https://github.com/n8ntools/n8n-nodes/issues
• Discord: https://discord.gg/n8ntools
• Email: support@n8ntools.io

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