What can I automate with SFTP in Sim?

You can upload files, create file, download file, list directory, and delete File/Directory with SFTP in Sim, plus 1 more SFTP tools listed on this page. Each runs as a tool inside an AI agent, so the agent can combine SFTP with any other connected service and apply LLM reasoning between steps.

How do I connect SFTP to Sim?

(1) Create a free account at sim.ai. (2) Create an agent in your workspace. (3) Drag a SFTP block onto the workflow builder. (4) Paste your SFTP API key to authenticate. (5) Pick a tool such as "Upload Files", wire up its inputs, and click Run.

How do I upload files with SFTP in Sim?

Add a SFTP block to your agent and select "Upload Files" as the tool. Upload files to a remote SFTP server. Fill in the required fields. Inputs can reference outputs from earlier steps, such as text generated by an AI block or data fetched from another integration.

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SFTP integration for AI agents

Transfer files via SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)

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Last updated September 11, 2026

What Sim agents can do with SFTP

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

Category: Documents
Authentication: API key
Tools: 6
Triggers: 0
Documentation: SFTP docs

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 your workspace, drag a SFTP block onto the workflow builder, and paste in your SFTP API key.
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.

Agent templates

Ready-to-use templates featuring SFTP. Click any to build it instantly.

SFTP tools

6 SFTP tools available to Sim agents.

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 adds 6 tools to the AI agents you build in Sim's visual workflow builder. Transfer files via SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol).