Auto-Cleanup of Cloudflare R2 Files Older Than 2 Weeks (+ Telegram Notifications)

Introduction

This automation template from n8n is designed to streamline and automate the management of your Cloudflare R2 storage by automatically cleaning up files older than two weeks. Utilizing the S3-compatible API, this workflow scans a specified Cloudflare R2 bucket daily, identifies files older than 14 days, deletes them, and sends instant notifications via Telegram for each deletion. This hands-free process helps maintain an organized cloud storage environment and provides timely updates on storage cleanup activity.

Key Benefits

• Automates the deletion of outdated files to save storage space
• Ensures consistent daily maintenance with a scheduled trigger
• Provides real-time notifications via Telegram for transparency
• Reduces manual oversight and potential human error
• Utilizes S3 API compatibility for seamless integration with Cloudflare R2

Ideal For

• Cloud storage administrators
• DevOps engineers
• IT operations teams
• System administrators
• Anyone managing large-scale Cloudflare R2 buckets

Relevant Industries

• Technology and Software Development
• E-commerce
• Media and Content Delivery
• Cloud Services
• Digital Marketing Agencies

Included Products

• Cloudflare R2 (Cloud Storage)
• Telegram (Messaging)

Alternative Products

• Cloud Storage: Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Wasabi
• Messaging: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord

Expansion Options

• Include email notifications alongside Telegram alerts
• Add support for multiple Cloudflare R2 buckets or prefixes
• Implement file archiving before deletion for backup purposes
• Integrate with monitoring dashboards for analytics on file deletions
• Enable user-configurable retention periods