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ImapEmail, XmlToJson, POST-HTTP-Request

This workflow can automatically read emails with XML attachments from an IMAP mailbox and convert the XML data into JSON format. Subsequently, it sends the processed data to a specified API interface via an HTTP POST request, enabling the automatic extraction and transmission of email data. It simplifies the traditional manual processing workflow, enhances data processing efficiency, and is suitable for businesses that require real-time integration of sales orders and other business data, saving time and reducing human error.

Workflow Diagram
ImapEmail, XmlToJson, POST-HTTP-Request Workflow diagram

Workflow Name

ImapEmail, XmlToJson, POST-HTTP-Request

Key Features and Highlights

This workflow automatically reads emails with XML attachments from an IMAP mailbox, extracts and converts the XML data into JSON format, and sends the data to a specified API endpoint via an HTTP POST request. It enables automated collection and transmission of email data. Highlights include support for automatic attachment downloading, XML parsing, and flexible data format conversion, significantly enhancing data processing efficiency.

Core Problems Addressed

It resolves the cumbersome manual process of downloading and parsing XML attachments in traditional email systems, eliminates human errors, and achieves automated extraction, transformation, and pushing of email data. This meets enterprise requirements for real-time integration of business data such as sales orders.

Application Scenarios

  • Automated collection and processing of sales orders or business data sent via email
  • Data synchronization between enterprise systems, e.g., pushing XML order data from emails to sales management system APIs
  • Situations requiring conversion of email attachment content into structured data for further processing

Main Workflow Steps

  1. IMAP Email: Connect to the IMAP mailbox, automatically read emails with attachments, and download XML attachments.
  2. Move Binary Data: Convert the downloaded binary attachment data into a UTF-8 encoded string for subsequent processing.
  3. XML: Parse the XML string and convert it into JSON format.
  4. Set: Adjust or assign values in the parsed data to prepare the content for sending.
  5. HTTP Request: Send the prepared JSON data to the specified sales order API endpoint via an HTTP POST request.

Involved Systems or Services

  • IMAP Mailbox (Email System)
  • XML Parsing Service (Built-in workflow node)
  • Local or Remote HTTP API (e.g., Sales Order Management System)

Target Users and Value

This workflow is suitable for enterprises and developers who need to automate processing of XML attachment data in emails, especially in sales, procurement, and supply chain management domains. It helps users save time on manual parsing and data entry, improve data processing speed and accuracy, and promote business process automation and system integration.