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Export Node

Export automation records to a downloadable file

Last updated 8 Oct 2026

The Export node serializes its input records to a file (CSV, JSON, or GeoJSON), uploads it to file storage, and exposes a signed download URL. It passes the input records through unchanged, so it can sit anywhere in an automation rather than only at the end.

When to Use

Use Export when you want a downloadable artifact of the data at a point in the automation — the enriched dataset, a filtered subset, or a GeoJSON layer for mapping. To push records into an external system instead, use the Integration or HTTP node.

Configuration

FieldTypeDescription
formatcsv | json | geojsonOutput file format (default: csv). Required
filenamestringOutput filename without extension (default: export)

Example

Export the current records as CSV:

format: csv
filename: enriched_prospects

Notes

  • The node passes its input records through unchanged on the data output.
  • The generated file is uploaded to storage and a signed download URL (valid for one hour) is recorded in the run metadata, alongside a short content preview.
  • GeoJSON export builds a FeatureCollection from latitude/longitude columns; rows missing or with invalid coordinates are dropped and the count is logged as a validation warning.
  • If the storage upload fails, the export does not fail the run — the records still pass through and the content preview remains available.

Related articles

Node Reference Complete reference for all automation node types, organized by categoryNotify Node Send an in-app or Slack notification from an automationIntegration Node Run an operation on a connected integration provider

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