What can I automate with SFTP in Sim?

With Sim you can: Upload Files; Create File; Download File; List Directory; Delete File/Directory; and 1 more tools. Each action runs inside an AI agent block, so you can combine SFTP with LLM reasoning, conditional logic, and data from any other connected service.

How do I connect SFTP to Sim?

Getting started takes under five minutes: (1) Create a free account at sim.ai. (2) Open a new workflow. (3) Drag a SFTP block onto the canvas. (4) Authenticate your account to connect. (5) Choose the tool you want to use, wire it to the inputs you need, and click Run. Your automation is live.

Can I use SFTP as a tool inside an AI agent in Sim?

Yes — this is one of Sim's core capabilities. Instead of hard-coding when and how SFTP is used, you give an AI agent access to SFTP tools and describe the goal in plain language. The agent decides which tools to call, in what order, and how to handle the results. This means your automation adapts to context rather than breaking when inputs change.

How do I upload files with SFTP in Sim?

Add a SFTP block to your workflow and select "Upload Files" as the tool. Fill in the required fields — you can reference outputs from earlier steps, such as text generated by an AI agent or data fetched from another integration. No code is required.

What SFTP tools does Sim support?

Sim supports 6 SFTP tools: Upload Files, Create File, Download File, List Directory, Delete File/Directory, Create Directory.

Is the SFTP integration free to use?

Yes — Sim's free plan includes access to the SFTP integration and every other integration in the library. No credit card is needed to get started. Visit sim.ai to create your account.

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SFTP

Transfer files via SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)

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Overview

Upload, download, list, and manage files on remote servers via SFTP. Supports both password and private key authentication for secure file transfers.

How to automate SFTP with Sim

Create a free account
Sign up at sim.ai in seconds. No credit card required. Your workspace is ready immediately.
Add a SFTP block
Open a workflow, drag a SFTP block onto the canvas, and authenticate your account.
Configure, connect, and run
Pick the tool you need, wire in an AI agent for reasoning or data transformation, and run. Your SFTP automation is live.

Supported tools

6 SFTP tools available in Sim

Upload Files

Upload files to a remote SFTP server

Create File

Download File

Download a file from a remote SFTP server

List Directory

List files and directories on a remote SFTP server

Delete File/Directory

Delete a file or directory on a remote SFTP server

Create Directory

Create a directory on a remote SFTP server

Frequently asked questions

Sim's SFTP integration lets you build AI-powered workflows that automate tasks in SFTP without writing code. Transfer files via SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) You can connect SFTP to hundreds of other services in the same workflow — from CRMs and spreadsheets to messaging tools and databases.

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SFTP

Overview

How to automate SFTP with Sim

Create a free account

Add a SFTP block

Configure, connect, and run

Supported tools

Frequently asked questions

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