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Manual Trigger

The Manual Trigger starts a workflow when you click Execute in the editor header. It has no configuration and produces no output data.

Properties​

This node has no configurable properties.

Behaviour​

  • When a workflow contains a Manual Trigger, the Execute button in the header becomes active.
  • Clicking Execute fires the trigger and begins execution immediately.
  • Execution results appear in the Logs section.

When to use it​

The Manual Trigger is useful for:

  • Testing a workflow before adding a real trigger (webhook or schedule)
  • On-demand workflows that a user runs explicitly rather than automatically
  • Debugging — run the workflow from the editor and watch nodes colour in real time

Limitations​

  • Only one Manual Trigger per workflow is needed.
  • The Execute button is only active in draft mode. Published workflows with a Manual Trigger must be executed from an API call or from the workflow editor.