Trigger Nodes
Trigger nodes answer one question: “What should make this workflow start?” Maybe you want it to run when you get an email. Or every morning at 9 AM. Or when someone fills out a form on your website. Trigger nodes let you choose.Every workflow needs at least one trigger node. It’s how the workflow knows when to spring into action.
Available Trigger Nodes
Start
Run manually by clicking a button. Great for testing or one-off tasks.
Webhook
Run when another app or website sends you information (like form submissions).
Scheduled Trigger
Run on a schedule - every hour, every day at 9 AM, every Monday, etc.
AI Lookout
Run when AI decides your conditions are met. Describe what you’re looking for in plain English.
App Trigger
Run when something happens in Gmail, Slack, Google Sheets, or 600+ other apps.
On Variable Update
Run when a saved value in your workflow changes.
Which Trigger Should I Use?
| I want my workflow to run when… | Use This |
|---|---|
| I click a button to start it | Start |
| A form is submitted or another app sends data | Webhook |
| It’s a certain time (daily, hourly, etc.) | Scheduled Trigger |
| Something complex happens that AI can understand | AI Lookout |
| I get an email, Slack message, or something happens in an app | App Trigger |
| A value I’m tracking changes | On Variable Update |
What Information Do Triggers Provide?
Each trigger brings different information into your workflow:| Trigger | What Information You Get |
|---|---|
| Start | Whatever you type in when you run it |
| Webhook | The data that was sent (form fields, etc.) |
| Scheduled Trigger | When it ran and how many times it’s run |
| AI Lookout | The content that matched your conditions |
| App Trigger | Depends on the app - email details, message text, spreadsheet rows, etc. |
| On Variable Update | The old value, new value, and which value changed |
Can I Have Multiple Starting Points?
Yes! A workflow can have multiple trigger nodes. This means the same workflow can run:- When you click a button and on a schedule
- When you get an email or a Slack message
- From a form submission and from another app