Trigger Nodes Types
A trigger node is the starting point of an n8n workflow. Nothing else in the workflow runs until a trigger fires.
Every workflow in n8n must start with trigger node. Different triggers exist for different situations (manual testing, scheduled runs, external events, form inputs, other workflows), but they all have one job: start the flow. When you open a brand-new blank canvas and open the node panel, you'll mostly see trigger options first. This is by design because a workflow cannot run without a trigger.
Main Trigger Types
A workflow with the wrong trigger might seem functional inside the editor but will never actually run in real use. Each project type requires a specific starting condition to operate correctly.
- Internal tools: use a Form Trigger;
- Reporting workflows: use a Schedule Trigger;
- Integrations with other apps: use an App Event Trigger;
- Real-time or custom data sources: use a Webhook Trigger;
- Large modular systems: use the Execute Workflow Trigger.
Understanding which trigger fits each situation early on helps prevent building entire workflows around the wrong starting point.
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A trigger node is the starting point of an n8n workflow. Nothing else in the workflow runs until a trigger fires.
Every workflow in n8n must start with trigger node. Different triggers exist for different situations (manual testing, scheduled runs, external events, form inputs, other workflows), but they all have one job: start the flow. When you open a brand-new blank canvas and open the node panel, you'll mostly see trigger options first. This is by design because a workflow cannot run without a trigger.
Main Trigger Types
A workflow with the wrong trigger might seem functional inside the editor but will never actually run in real use. Each project type requires a specific starting condition to operate correctly.
- Internal tools: use a Form Trigger;
- Reporting workflows: use a Schedule Trigger;
- Integrations with other apps: use an App Event Trigger;
- Real-time or custom data sources: use a Webhook Trigger;
- Large modular systems: use the Execute Workflow Trigger.
Understanding which trigger fits each situation early on helps prevent building entire workflows around the wrong starting point.
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