Reusable Subworkflow Zip Multiple Files Dynamically (Compress)

Description

📦 Zip Multiple Files Dynamically

This template enables you to dynamically bundle multiple files into a ZIP archive. Designed to be used as a Subworkflow, it’s modular, flexible, and easy to integrate into various workflows. The output is a single ZIP file with a name that includes the current date, time, and fileName.

Shoutout:
Code from: Tom (mutedjam)

👤 Who is this for?
This workflow is perfect for:
🚀 Businesses automating file archiving tasks.
💻 Developers managing files programmatically.
📂 Anyone needing a reusable solution for bundling files into ZIP archives.

❓ What problem is this workflow solving?
Manually zipping multiple files is:
🕒 Time-consuming.
🤔 Prone to errors.

This workflow automates the process and, as a Subworkflow, ensures:
⚡ Consistent file archiving across different workflows.
🛠️ Reduced manual effort.
📈 Streamlined integration into existing automation.

🔧 What this workflow does
🗂️ Dynamically collects binary files from the input.
📦 Bundles them into a single ZIP archive.
🕒 Names the ZIP file with the current date, time, and a customizable fileName.
✅ Outputs the ZIP file, ready for storage or further processing.

⚙️ Setup
🔗 Add this Subworkflow to your existing workflows.
📥 Pass the binary files as input to the Subworkflow.
▶️ Call the Subworkflow to generate a ZIP file.

🛠️ How to customize this workflow to your needs
🌐 File Sources**: Adjust the input nodes in your parent workflow to connect to your preferred file sources.
📝 File Naming**: Customize the logic for the output fileName in the Subworkflow.
🚀 Additional Use Cases**: Use this Subworkflow in various scenarios, such as:
✉️ Sending ZIP files via email.
☁️ Uploading ZIP files to cloud storage.
🔄 Triggering further automation.

🎉 Why use this as a Subworkflow?
Instead of building a fixed ZIP functionality for every workflow, this template offers a reusable solution that can be integrated into many different workflows effortlessly. Save time and ensure consistency across your automation projects! 💡