Date: 07/29/2025
Okay, this video on integrating n8n with Supabase for file uploads is seriously inspiring, and here’s why. It’s all about automating file management with a focus on the practical details that often get overlooked. The video dives deep into using n8n’s HTTP node to upload files to Supabase Storage, handling everything from authentication to generating signed URLs and dealing with errors. Crucially, it covers both public and private buckets, which is essential for any real-world app dealing with different levels of data sensitivity.
Why is this valuable for us as developers shifting to AI and no-code? Well, think about it: a huge part of AI workflows involves handling data, often files like images or documents. This video shows you how to build a robust, automated pipeline for managing that data in Supabase. It’s not just theory; it walks through the tricky parts, like dealing with binary data and setting up the HTTP node correctly. Plus, the examples of connecting Supabase real-time events to n8n for triggering automations? Gold! Imagine automatically kicking off an image processing workflow in response to a new file upload – that’s a game changer for efficiency.
For me, the most exciting part is the potential for real-world application. The video touches on use cases with mobile apps, web interfaces, and even image-to-insight AI workflows. I can immediately see how this could streamline data ingestion and processing in a ton of projects. I’m definitely going to experiment with hooking up n8n to a Supabase-backed app for automated image analysis. Being able to secure files while triggering automations? Sign me up!