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Manual Trigger

Manually starts workflow execution with a single item.

Overview​

The Manual Trigger node lets you start workflows on-demand. Use it when you want to:

  • Run workflows manually rather than on a schedule
  • Test workflows during development
  • Trigger processing when needed rather than automatically

Parameters​

This node has no parameters to configure.

Output​

The trigger outputs a single item containing execution metadata:

{
  "triggeredAt": "2024-01-15T09:00:00.000Z"
}
FieldDescription
triggeredAtISO timestamp of when the trigger was activated

Usage​

In the Editor​

  1. Add a Manual Trigger node to your workflow
  2. Connect it to downstream nodes
  3. Click "Run Node" to execute the trigger
  4. The workflow runs from that point

As Active Workflow​

When the workflow is active, the Manual Trigger can be invoked through:

  • The workflow execution interface
  • API calls (if configured)

Examples​

Simple Processing Pipeline​

[Manual Trigger] → [Import Table] → [Filter] → [Send Gmail]

Run manually when you need to send filtered data via email.

On-Demand Report Generation​

[Manual Trigger] → [Import Table] → [Aggregate] → [Export to Excel]

Generate reports whenever needed rather than on a schedule.

Tips​

  • Use Manual Trigger for workflows you want to control when they run
  • Combine with Scheduled Trigger if you want both manual and automatic options
  • The triggeredAt field can be used in downstream nodes for timestamps
  • Manual Trigger is ideal for testing and development