Workflow Trigger

The Workflow Trigger node allows you to initiate one workflow based on the completion of another, enabling you to create complex, multi-stage automations.

Configuration #

  1. Add a Workflow Trigger node to your new workflow.
  2. Select the source workflow that will trigger this workflow.
  3. Choose the condition for triggering (e.g., on completion, on error).

Trigger Options #

  • On Completion: Triggers when the source workflow completes successfully.
  • On Error: Triggers if the source workflow encounters an error.
  • On Specific Output: Triggers based on specific output conditions from the source workflow.

Data Passing #

  • Data from the completed workflow is available in the triggered workflow.
  • Use tags to access this data:
    • [Input from workflow-trigger-node-id] for all output data

Use Cases #

  1. Multi-stage content creation:
    • Workflow 1: Generate article outline
    • Workflow 2: Expand outline into full article
    • Workflow 3: Proofread and optimize for SEO
  2. Escalation processes:
    • Workflow 1: Attempt automated customer service response
    • Workflow 2 (triggered on error): Escalate to human review
  3. Data processing pipelines:
    • Workflow 1: Collect and clean data
    • Workflow 2: Analyze data
    • Workflow 3: Generate reports

Best Practices #

  • Avoid circular dependencies between workflows.
  • Use clear naming conventions for workflows to easily identify relationships.
  • Consider using conditions in the triggered workflow to handle different scenarios from the source workflow.

Workflow Management #

The Workflow Triggers section in the AI Workflow Automation dashboard allows you to view and manage workflow dependencies:

Performance Considerations #

  • Be mindful of the potential for long-running or resource-intensive workflow chains.
  • Use the execution queue to monitor and manage the performance of linked workflows.

By utilizing Workflow Triggers, you can create sophisticated, multi-stage automations that leverage the full power of AI Workflow Automation across multiple workflows.

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Updated on September 30, 2024