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Triggers

Triggers control when a workflow runs. Choose the trigger that matches your integration scenario and configure the payload that flows into the first block.

Trigger types​

  • Starter trigger – Manually kick off a workflow or run it from the UI.
  • Webhook trigger – Accept inbound HTTP requests so external systems can start workflows programmatically.
  • Schedule trigger – Run workflows on a recurring cadence with cron-like controls.

Selecting a trigger​

  1. Decide how new data enters the workflow (manual, webhook, or timed).
  2. Configure authentication or secret tokens where needed (for example, webhook secrets).
  3. Map the incoming payload to workflow variables so downstream blocks can consume it.
  • Variables – Capture the data each trigger supplies.
  • Execution basics – Understand how triggers fit into the overall run lifecycle.