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How to run a Flow

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Before running your Flow, ensure the following components are properly configured:

  • At least one Trigger (Scheduled, HTTP, or Webhook) to start the Flow
  • At least one Method to define the action that will be performed
Flows can be executed by multiple Triggers, depending on the desired workflow. For example, you could use scheduled Triggers with different recurrence rules alongside a Webhook Trigger (for real-time execution). If you choose to “Run Once“, the Flow will execute using only one Trigger and its sample data.
Screen of Wiresk Flow Builder. Red arrows are pointing to different explained elements.
  1. Open your Flow in the Flow Builder
  2. Click the Run button in the lower-left corner of the screen
  3. Choose between:
    • Run Flow tab: to manually test the Flow using sample data
    • Run Scheduler tab: to force-run a configured scheduler using real input
  4. Click Run to execute the Flow

Wiresk will process the Flow starting from the selected Trigger and continue through each Method in sequence.

  • One-time tasks: if you need tasks that only need to be performed once, like sending a specific notification or updating a database record.
  • Ad-hoc actions: For actions that need to be triggered on demand, without relying on scheduled events or data changes.
  • Testing and debugging: For testing and debugging Flows without relying on external events or conditions.

If your Flow starts with a Webhook Trigger, it will run automatically whenever a valid webhook is received from the connected app.
No scheduler is required. The Flow will remain active until you manually deactivate it.

After running your Flow:

  • A red icon indicates an error or misconfiguration
  • A green check on each Trigger and Method means the step is valid
Screenshot of Wiresk Flow Builder. it shows how to run Flow with red arrow showing icons over the Trigger and Methods. Green icon means the Flow is set up correctly, red icon means there is an issue to fix.

To fix it:

  1. Click the red icon to open the error panel
  2. Follow the error message instructions to resolve the issue
  3. Re-run the Flow until all icons show green

This confirms the Flow is correctly configured and ready for automation.

Screenshot of Wiresk Flow Builder. It Shows a debug screen when click on the red icon over the Method with issue. Red arrows show where to click and check to fix the error.
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For a complete tutorial on how to create a Flow, see “How to create a Flow in Wiresk”