Manual Trigger

The Manual Trigger block enables you to start a workflow on demand with a single click in the user interface, offering a simple way to test or run processes manually.

Key Features

• One-Click Execution: Start workflows instantly from the UI without any external dependencies
• Zero Configuration: Ready to use immediately with no setup required
• Perfect for Testing: Ideal for validating workflow logic during development
• Debug-Friendly: Easily troubleshoot issues by running workflows on demand
• Ad-Hoc Processing: Execute workflows whenever needed without scheduling

Configuration

Setup Guide

Step 1: Add the Manual Trigger Block

1. Open your workflow in the editor
2. Navigate to the Triggers section in the block palette
3. Drag the Manual Trigger block onto your canvas
4. Position it as the starting point of your workflow

Step 2: Connect to Next Blocks

1. Click on the output handle of the Manual Trigger
2. Drag a connection to your next workflow block
3. The workflow will execute this path when triggered

Step 3: Test Your Workflow

1. Click the Run or Test button on the Manual Trigger block
2. Observe the workflow execution in real-time
3. Check the logs for any errors or unexpected behavior

Example Usage

Testing a New Workflow

Manual Trigger → Process Data → Send Email → Log Result

Use the Manual Trigger to test each step of your workflow before deploying to production.

One-Time Data Migration

Manual Trigger → Fetch Old Data → Transform → Insert to New Database

Perfect for data migration tasks that only need to run once.

On-Demand Report Generation

Manual Trigger → Query Database → Generate Report → Export to PDF

Generate reports whenever needed without waiting for a schedule.

Debugging Complex Workflows

Manual Trigger → Condition Check → Branch A or Branch B → Complete

Step through your workflow logic to identify and fix issues.

Node Display

The Manual Trigger block displays:

• Label: Shows "Manual Trigger" or your custom label
• Status Indicator: Shows ready, running, or completed states
• Run Button: Click to execute the workflow immediately
• Last Run: Timestamp of the most recent execution

Error Handling

Best Practices

1. Use for Development: Leverage Manual Triggers extensively during workflow development and testing phases

2. Add Descriptive Labels: Give your Manual Trigger a clear label that describes what the workflow does

3. Test Before Scheduling: Always test workflows manually before converting to scheduled or event-driven triggers

4. Document Usage: Add descriptions to help team members understand when and why to use the manual trigger

5. Monitor Execution: Check workflow logs after manual execution to ensure everything works as expected

6. Clean Up After Testing: Consider removing or disabling Manual Triggers in production workflows that should only run automatically