Manual Trigger

A Manual Trigger starts a workflow on demand — either when a user clicks Start run directly, or when another workflow calls it programmatically.

This is the default trigger for new workflows, so you can build and test your logic immediately without connecting an external service.

Setting Up

In the Start node inspector, select Manual Trigger.

Define run inputs (optional)
Add input fields the workflow should accept when triggered. Each input becomes available as a step output throughout the rest of the workflow. Inputs can be typed (text, number, date, boolean) and given default values.

Start a run
Click Start run in the inspector. If the workflow has required inputs, a dialog prompts you to fill them before the run begins.

Calling a Manual Workflow from Another Workflow

Any published manual workflow can be triggered from another workflow using a Trigger Workflow step (under Flow Control in the node picker).

1. In the secondary workflow, define the input fields it needs
2. In the calling workflow, add a Trigger Workflow step and select the secondary workflow as the target
3. Map data from the calling workflow into the required inputs
4. When the calling workflow reaches that step, the secondary workflow starts a new run with those inputs

Constraints

• Only one Manual Trigger per workflow is allowed
• Manual triggers only run when explicitly started — they are never automatic