Start Block

The first part of any workflow in MindStudio

The Start Block is the first part of any workflow in MindStudio. It initializes your AI worker, defines how and when the workflow begins, and sets up key variables that are used throughout the workflow.

Configurations

Triggers

Define how the workflow is activated. Triggers can be configured to run:

  • On-Demand: The default trigger. Requires manual execution.

  • Scheduled: At specific times or intervals, such as daily at 8:00 AM.

  • Event-Driven: Based on external inputs like API requests.

Launch Variables

Variables that are initialized at the start of the workflow and passed through the entire process. Launch variables can be referenced throughout the workflow using {{variable_name}}.

Scheduling Workflow Runs

The Scheduler is a feature within the Start Block that allows you to set up automated, time-based triggers for your workflow. To enable the Scheduler, change the Triggers > Run Mode configuration from “On-Demand” to “Scheduled”. You may create multiple schedules for a workflow.

Creating Schedules

  1. Define the Schedule using natural language to describe how often and when the workflow should run.

    • Examples:

      • "Every day at 8:00 AM"

      • "Every Monday and Wednesday at 3:00 PM"

      • "First day of every month at 9:00 AM"

  2. Set the Time Zone based the relative hours you’d like the workflow to run .

  3. (Optional) Add Launch Variable arguments using key:value ****pairs.

  4. Generate the Schedule by clicking on the Generate Schedule Button

  5. Save the schedule.

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