# Directus Extension: Import images from external URLs in a Flow

This extension allows you to import images from external URLs in a Flow. It will download the image and store it in the Directus storage.

## Installation

Within your Directus project, run the following command:

```
npm install directus-flow-import-images
```

## Usage

In your Flow, add a new action and select the "Import images from external URLs" action. You can then configure the action with the import URL.

1. Create a new action in your Flow

<img src="https://github.com/samechikson/directus-extension-file-import-operation/blob/main/images/file-import-operation-config-1.png?raw=true" width="500">

2. Select the "File Import" action and configure the action URL

<img src="https://github.com/samechikson/directus-extension-file-import-operation/blob/main/images/file-import-operation-config-2.png?raw=true" width="500">

3. The action will download the image and store it in the Directus storage, and return the file ID to the next operation

<img src="https://github.com/samechikson/directus-extension-file-import-operation/blob/main/images/file-import-operation-in-flow.png?raw=true" width="500">