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Workflows
Build automations from triggers, logic, AI and connected apps, then test every step in the visual builder.
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How a workflow is structured
A workflow starts with a trigger. Data then moves as JSON from node to node, where each step can read, transform or route it.
Build your first workflow
Create a workflow, add a trigger and connect actions. Configure each node, run a small test and only activate after the full path succeeds.
Import n8n workflows
The importer reads the n8n workflow file, maps supported logic and marks steps that still need a connection or manual mapping. Credentials are never imported.
Test and activate safely
Use dedicated test accounts, small lists and recognizable data. Test both branches of every condition before activation.
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TriggersStart workflows manually, on a schedule, through a webhook or after an app event.Manual Trigger node, Webhook node, MCP Server node, Chat node, Schedule node, Telegram · New update node, Anymize: Project created node, Anymize: Knowledge base created node, Anymize: Knowledge base ready node, Klartext: Transcript ready node, Klartext: Summary ready node, Anymize: Chat created node, Anymize: Document processed node, Outlook · New email node, Nextcloud · New/changed file nodeAI and agentsGenerate content, structure results and let agents work with approved tools.Basic LLM Chain node, Ollama Chat Model node, AI Agent node, Agent nodeLogic and dataBranch flows, process lists, transform data and control loops or waits.Condition node, Multi-condition node, Supabase node, Edit Fields (Set) node, Repeat a list node, Filter node, Wait node, Aggregate node, Send webhook response node, JSON node, Date & Time node, Limit node, Sort node, Split Out node, Summarize node, Remove Duplicates node, Rename Keys node, Crypto node, No Operation node, Stop and Error node, Merge lists node, Airtable nodeanymizeWork with projects, knowledge bases, anonymization and other native product areas.Anonymize node, De-anonymize node, Create project node, Fetch project data node, Create knowledge base node, List jobs node, List project documents node, Fetch meeting / transcript node, Search knowledge base nodeApps and servicesRead and write data in connected services such as Microsoft, Google, Nextcloud and HubSpot.HTTP node, Postgres node, MySQL node, Email node, Web search node, DeepL: Translate node, Slack node, Outlook node, Outlook Calendar node, OneDrive node, Teams node, Microsoft To Do node, OneNote node, Excel node, Nextcloud Files node, Nextcloud Calendar node, Nextcloud Contacts node, GraphQL node, Gmail node, Google Sheets node, Google Calendar node, Google Drive node, Google Docs node, HubSpot Contacts node, HubSpot Deals node, Stripe node, SendGrid node, Mailchimp node, Trello node, ClickUp node, Twilio node, Telegram node, Discord node, Zendesk node, App action nodeOutputReturn results to the calling service or end a flow with a clear response.Output node, Reply to chat nodeHTTP and developer toolsConnect APIs, run controlled code and build individual integrations.Linear node, GitLab node, PagerDuty node