Workflow Designer
The visual designer is where you build your application's logic. It shows you all available tools, lets you test your workflow as you build it, estimates costs before you run anything, and helps catch connection errors early.
Building Your Workflow
The workflow designer provides everything you need to build your application:
- Node library: Browse all available building blocks, organized by category
- Canvas: Drag and drop nodes, connect them, and arrange your workflow visually
- Configuration panel: Click any node to configure its settings
- Connection validation: The system automatically validates connections as you make them
- Cost estimation: See estimated costs before you run anything
You can test individual nodes as you build to catch errors early. The system validates connections, checks data types, and shows error messages if something doesn't make sense.
Cost Estimation
The workflow designer shows cost estimates in real-time as you build:
- Per-run cost: See how many credits each execution will cost
- Breakdown: Understand what drives the cost—AI calls, storage, compute, etc.
- Confidence level: Know how accurate the estimate is (high, medium, low)
- Warnings: Get alerts if the cost seems unusually high
The cost estimate updates automatically as you add, remove, or modify nodes. This helps you optimize your workflow for cost before running it. The system tracks token usage, storage, compute time, and other factors that affect cost.
You're charged credits based on the all-inclusive rate (base cost + platform fee + Adyen fees). The estimate shows what you'll actually pay, not just the base cost.
Testing Your Workflow
Test your workflow as you build it to catch errors early:
- Run individual nodes: Test a single node with sample data
- Run full workflow: Execute the entire workflow end-to-end
- Preview results: See what each node outputs before running the next
- Execution history: Review past test runs to debug issues
When you test a workflow, you're actually running it and using credits. The cost estimator shows you how much each test will cost before you run it. You can test individual nodes or the entire workflow, depending on what you're debugging.
Saving and Exporting
Your workflow is automatically saved as you work:
- Auto-save: Changes are saved automatically every 30 seconds
- Manual save: Save your work manually whenever you want
- Version history: Keep up to 10 local versions for backup
- Export: Export your workflow as JSON to share or backup
- Import: Import workflows from JSON files or templates
You can always undo and redo changes, and the system keeps a history of your workflow versions. Export your workflow to share it with teammates or back it up elsewhere.
Real-Time Collaboration
Work on workflows together with your team in real-time:
- See who's online: Know who else is working on the same project
- Live cursor tracking: Watch teammates' cursors move as they work
- Instant updates: See changes as they happen, just like Google Docs
- Color-coded cursors: Each person gets a color so you can tell who's doing what
- Permissions: Set who can view, edit, or manage access
The system syncs changes in real-time, so everyone always sees the latest version. Enterprise accounts can even start voice or video calls directly from the collaboration panel.
Tips for Using the Designer
- Start with a trigger node—every workflow needs something to start it
- Use the cost estimator to see what your workflow will cost before running it
- Test individual nodes as you build to catch errors early
- Save your progress frequently—you can always undo and redo changes
- Use clear names for nodes so you can understand your workflow later