ComfyUI Node: get multi line text of file list

get multi line text of file list:

The io-util-file-list-get-text node is designed to help you efficiently retrieve and compile the contents of multiple text files from a specified directory into a single, multi-line string. This node is particularly useful when you need to aggregate data from several text files for further processing or analysis. By specifying a directory and a file pattern, the node will locate all matching files, read their contents, and concatenate them into a single string, making it easier to handle large volumes of text data in a streamlined manner.

get multi line text of file list Input Parameters:

path

The path parameter specifies the directory where the node will search for text files. This should be a string representing the absolute or relative path to the directory. The default value is an empty string, which means the node will look in the current working directory. Providing a specific path helps the node locate the files you want to process.

pattern

The pattern parameter defines the file naming pattern to match when searching for text files in the specified directory. This should be a string that follows the glob pattern syntax, such as *.txt to match all text files. The default value is *.txt, which means the node will look for all files with a .txt extension. Adjusting this pattern allows you to filter files based on different naming conventions or extensions.

get multi line text of file list Output Parameters:

STRING

The STRING output parameter contains the concatenated contents of all the text files that match the specified pattern in the given directory. This output is a single string where each file's content is separated by a newline character. This aggregated text can then be used for further processing, analysis, or display in your workflow.

get multi line text of file list Usage Tips:

• Ensure that the path parameter is correctly set to the directory containing your text files to avoid unnecessary errors or empty outputs.
• Use specific and appropriate file patterns in the pattern parameter to filter out only the files you need, which can help in managing large directories with mixed file types.
• If you need to process files with different extensions or naming conventions, adjust the pattern parameter accordingly to match those files.

get multi line text of file list Common Errors and Solutions:

FileNotFoundError

• Explanation: This error occurs when the specified directory in the path parameter does not exist or is incorrect.
• Solution: Double-check the directory path and ensure it is correct and accessible.

NoMatchingFilesError

• Explanation: This error occurs when no files match the specified pattern in the given directory.
• Solution: Verify that the pattern parameter is correctly set and that there are files in the directory that match this pattern.

PermissionError

• Explanation: This error occurs when the node does not have the necessary permissions to read files in the specified directory.
• Solution: Ensure that the directory and files have the appropriate read permissions for the node to access them.