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Workflow automation

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Visual workflow automation platform with 400+ integrations. Build automations by connecting nodes in a drag-and-drop canvas — no code required for most workflows, with full code access when you need it.

What It Does

Getting Started

Create a Workflow

  1. Click Add workflow from the home screen
  2. Give the workflow a descriptive name
  3. Add a Trigger node (e.g. Webhook, Schedule, or an app trigger)
  4. Add processing nodes by clicking + and searching the node library
  5. Connect nodes by dragging from output to input, then click Save

Add a Trigger

  1. Click the + on the canvas or press Tab
  2. Search for the trigger type (e.g. "Webhook", "Schedule Trigger", "Gmail Trigger")
  3. Configure the trigger settings (URL, interval, filters, etc.)
  4. Click Listen for test event or Fetch test event to verify it works

Connect to an External Service

  1. Add the service's node to your workflow (e.g. Slack, Google Sheets)
  2. Click Credential in the node settings
  3. Select Create New Credential and follow the OAuth or API key flow
  4. Configure the action (e.g. "Send Message", "Append Row")
  5. Test the node with Execute Node to confirm the connection

Tips & Shortcuts

Shortcut Action
TabOpen node search
Cmd+KCommand bar
Cmd+SSave workflow
Cmd+EnterExecute workflow
DDeactivate selected node
PPin data on node
Shift+SAdd sticky note