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Local File trigger#

The Local File trigger node starts a workflow when changes on the file system are detected. These changes involve a file or folder geting added, changed or deleted.

Node Reference#

  • trigger On:
    • Changes to a Specifc File: triggers when the specified file is changed
    • Changes Involving a Specific Folder: triggers when the a change in the selected folder occurs
  • Additional Fields:
    • File to Watch: The path to the file to watch. This field is shown when 'trigger On' is set to 'Changes to a Specifc File'.
    • Folder to Watch: The path of the folder to watch. This field is shown when 'trigger On' is set to 'Changes Involving a Specific Folder'.
    • Watch for: The type of change to watch for. This field is shown when 'trigger On' is set to 'Changes Involving a Specific Folder'.
    • Options:
      • Include Linked Files/Folders: Also watch for changes to linked files or folders.
      • Ignore: Files or paths to ignore. The whole path is tested, not just the filename. Supports the Anymatch syntax.
      • Max Folder Depth: How deep into the folder structure to watch for changes.