Manual Trigger
What it does
Starts a workflow when you run it from the workflow builder (Execute workflow or test stream). It does not receive HTTP request data from the gateway.
Inputs / config
- No configurable inputs.
- No options.
Outputs
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
triggered_at | string (RFC3339) | When this run executed the trigger |
trigger | string | Always manual |
Downstream nodes reference this node by id, for example: {{ $json['your_manual_trigger_id'].triggered_at }}.
Example
{
"id": "m1",
"type": "manual_trigger"
}
Starter template
In the workflow template gallery, Manual trigger + echo loads manual_trigger → Set → Response so you can run Execute workflow immediately and see triggered_at and trigger in the response body.
Related
- HTTP Trigger — gateway-driven entry
- Workflow Templates
- Validation and testing