What is a Trigger?

Triggers are the basis of the execution of any workflow. Each trigger node serves as a starting point for your workflow, allowing you to automate processes based on specific events or schedules. You can only add a single trigger node to a workflow.

Triggers

What are Trigger Nodes?

Trigger nodes play a pivotal role in BuildShip as they are the catalysts responsible for initiating the execution of a workflow. Think of them as the "starting points" that kickstart the entire automation process.

Triggers

Characteristics of a Trigger

  • Trigger nodes are responsible for triggering the execution of a workflow
  • A workflow can have only one trigger node
  • Trigger nodes do not have Input / Output manipulation settings
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Types of Triggers

Below you'll find detailed explaination and examples of our most popular Triggers types:

Rest API Call TriggerRest API Call→Scheduled Cron TriggerScheduled Cron→Scheduled Interval TriggerScheduled Interval→Rowy TriggerRowy Trigger→Telegram BotTelegram Bot→Supabase TriggerSupabase Trigger→BuildShip TriggerBuildShip Trigger→Firebase Auth TriggerFirebase Auth Trigger→
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