Working with Workflows

Workflows are the heart of NodeDrop. This guide covers everything you need to know about creating and managing them.

Creating Workflows

From the Dashboard

1. Click New Workflow in the sidebar
2. Enter a name for your workflow
3. Start adding nodes to the canvas

From Templates

NodeDrop includes workflow templates for common use cases:

1. Go to Templates in the sidebar
2. Browse or search for a template
3. Click Use Template to create a copy

The Workflow Editor

The editor consists of:

• Canvas - Visual workspace where you build workflows
• Node Panel - Add nodes by clicking + or dragging from the panel
• Properties Panel - Configure the selected node
• Toolbar - Save, execute, and manage the workflow

Keyboard Shortcuts

Adding Nodes

Click to Add

1. Click the + button on a node output
2. Search for the node you want
3. Click to add and connect it

Drag and Drop

1. Open the node panel
2. Drag a node onto the canvas
3. Connect it to other nodes

Connecting Nodes

• Click and drag from an output port to an input port
• Connections show the data flow direction
• Delete connections by selecting and pressing Delete

Configuring Nodes

1. Click a node to select it
2. The properties panel shows configuration options
3. Required fields are marked with an asterisk
4. Use expressions to reference data from other nodes

Saving Workflows

Workflows are saved automatically when you:

• Press Ctrl/Cmd + S
• Click the Save button
• Execute the workflow

Workflow States

Organizing Workflows

Naming Conventions

Use descriptive names that indicate what the workflow does:

• Good: "Sync Shopify Orders to Airtable"
• Bad: "Workflow 1"

Tags and Categories

Organize workflows with tags for easy filtering and searching.

Importing and Exporting

Export

1. Open the workflow
2. Click the menu button
3. Select Export
4. Save the JSON file

Import

1. Click Import Workflow in the sidebar
2. Select a JSON file
3. The workflow is created as a copy