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Trigger Nodes

Trigger nodes start workflow execution. They generate the initial items that flow through your workflow.

Overview​

Every automated workflow needs at least one trigger node. Triggers define when your workflow runs:

  • Manual Trigger - Run on-demand with a button click
  • Scheduled Trigger - Run on a time-based schedule
  • Google Drive Trigger - Run when files change in a Drive folder

How Triggers Work​

  1. The trigger monitors for its configured condition (or waits for manual activation)
  2. When triggered, it generates one or more items
  3. These items flow to connected downstream nodes
  4. The workflow executes from there

Manual vs Automatic Execution​

Triggers only fire automatically when the workflow is active. You can also:

  • Run triggers manually by clicking "Run Node"
  • Run downstream nodes directly to test with existing data

Available Triggers​