What is a Trigger?

Triggers are the basis of the execution of any workflow. Each trigger node serves as a starting point for your workflow, allowing you to automate processes based on specific events or schedules. You can only add a single trigger node to a workflow.

What are Trigger Nodes?

Trigger nodes play a pivotal role in BuildShip as they are the catalysts responsible for initiating the execution of a workflow. Think of them as the "starting points" that kickstart the entire automation process.

Characteristics of a Trigger

• Trigger nodes are responsible for triggering the execution of a workflow
• A workflow can have only one trigger node
• Trigger nodes do not have Input / Output manipulation settings

Types of Triggers

Below you'll find detailed explaination and examples of our most popular Triggers types:

Rest API Call→Scheduled Cron→Scheduled Interval→Rowy Trigger→Telegram Bot→Supabase Trigger→BuildShip Trigger→Firebase Auth Request Trigger→GitHub Trigger→Rest API File Upload Trigger→Rest API File Upload (Auth) Trigger→WhatsApp Bot→Email Trigger→Lemon Squeezy Trigger→RevenueCat Trigger→Every Day (Cron) Trigger→Every Hour (Cron) Trigger→Every Month (Cron) Trigger→Every Week (Cron) Trigger→MongoDB Trigger→YouTube Trigger→