# \#workflows **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/workflows/1182.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [How do I feed my workflow data to test it?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-feed-my-workflow-data-to-test-it/412912)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-feed-my-workflow-data-to-test-it/412912 "2026-09-21T12:09:51Z")
I’ve made my first workflow – a simple onboarding one which adds a new user to a group and sends a PM a few hours later. It failed because I hadn’t understood that I needed to drill down in the user properties when calli… --- ## [Workflows for admin functions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workflows-for-admin-functions/412766)
**Author:** [@jkue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jkue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workflows-for-admin-functions/412766 "2026-09-18T13:17:31Z")
This is workflow feature request for SaaS (subscription) and self-hosted environments. generate and email to admin email one or more reports for a date range from admin \> logs & screening frequency: Daily, weekly, mon… --- ## [New Workflow nodes for Boards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-workflow-nodes-for-boards/412558)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-workflow-nodes-for-boards/412558 "2026-09-18T02:57:34Z")
We’ve added three new nodes to support Boards so you can you use Workflows to create new boards, add columns to existing boards, and move cards between columns. :discourse: Workflows and Boards are available on the Bus… --- ## [About the 50 max nodes limit in Workflows](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-the-50-max-nodes-limit-in-workflows/412562)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-the-50-max-nodes-limit-in-workflows/412562 "2026-09-17T15:15:54Z")
I wonder if the 50 cap limit on Workflow nodes is technical and/or merely cosmetic. I am building with Meta Ask Agent (aka Discourse Helper) a workflow to grant automatic cheer points from a set of badges and I see that… --- ## [Using Workflows to send a Slack message when a topic or post is assigned](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-workflows-to-send-a-slack-message-when-a-topic-or-post-is-assigned/412464)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-workflows-to-send-a-slack-message-when-a-topic-or-post-is-assigned/412464 "2026-09-15T15:39:42Z")
You can use Workflows, Assign, and Chat Integration to automatically send a Slack message whenever a topic or post is assigned or unassigned on your site. This makes it easier to keep your teammates informed when somethi… --- ## [Show us your Workflows](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-us-your-workflows/410589)
**Author:** [@HAWK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HAWK)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-us-your-workflows/410589 "2026-09-14T15:38:41Z")
Continuing the discussion from A preview of the new Workflows feature: I am pretty pumped about the launch of Workflows. I dreamed about this feature when I was an active community manager looking for ways to automate r… --- ## [Custom "post button" generates error when post is in deleted state](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-post-button-generates-error-when-post-is-in-deleted-state/412158)
**Author:** [@per1234](https://meta.discourse.org/u/per1234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-post-button-generates-error-when-post-is-in-deleted-state/412158 "2026-09-14T10:24:48Z")
Priority/Severity: Medium Platform: Operating System Windows 11 Browser Google Chrome 152.0.7977.83 Discourse ed00bce10a9e2ad5f12f6ae6b3a229bb62cf2d2b Description: The Discourse Workflows core plugin has support for … --- ## [Discourse Workflows](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-workflows/407100)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-workflows/407100 "2026-09-12T08:39:00Z")
:discourse2: Summary Discourse Workflows lets admins create advanced automations through a visual builder to automate almost anything in your community. :open\_book: Install Guide This plugin is bundled with … --- ## [Keep prompts in Workflows](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keep-prompts-in-workflows/412120)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keep-prompts-in-workflows/412120 "2026-09-10T15:57:22Z")
I lost several prompts after testing different models in their design, which generated something different from what was expected. I think keeping a history of our prompts would be very useful to avoid the task of havin… --- ## [A preview of the new Workflows feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-preview-of-the-new-workflows-feature/406990)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-preview-of-the-new-workflows-feature/406990 "2026-09-06T10:00:52Z")
We’re building a new Workflows feature that is designed to support complex tasks that our existing Automations tool can’t handle. This new visual automation builder lets you create multi-step workflows with time delays, … --- ## [Add a category for workflows](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-category-for-workflows/408415)
**Author:** [@Eviepayne](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Eviepayne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-category-for-workflows/408415 "2026-09-02T18:21:30Z")
I am very excited for the workflows feature and I anticipate using this to greatly expand the capabilities of my forum. I do think this one feature if well maintained will have a large community making automations and f… --- ## [Empty Workflows should not be saved](https://meta.discourse.org/t/empty-workflows-should-not-be-saved/410997)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/empty-workflows-should-not-be-saved/410997 "2026-08-26T17:43:48Z")
When creating a new workflow, the current behavior saves it immediately, and then admins need to remove them if they just did not actually create it. A simple filter that only saves when there was at least one change in… --- ## [Workflow modal must be closed in every Discourse tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workflow-modal-must-be-closed-in-every-discourse-tab/410129)
**Author:** [@per1234](https://meta.discourse.org/u/per1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workflow-modal-must-be-closed-in-every-discourse-tab/410129 "2026-08-17T15:13:06Z")
Priority/Severity: Medium Platform: Operating System Windows 11 Browser Google Chrome 151.0.7922.138 Discourse 763655f6faf47b088afee1a59e2d97cec5886c97 Description: The new “Workflows” core plugin has a “Modal” step … --- ## [Copy Workflow step names](https://meta.discourse.org/t/copy-workflow-step-names/409410)
**Author:** [@per1234](https://meta.discourse.org/u/per1234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/copy-workflow-step-names/409410 "2026-08-14T15:44:34Z")
Feature description: When workflow steps are copied and pasted, preserve the step name. :slightly\_smiling\_face: This will make it less work to use content copied from a workflow. Current behavior: When using the new “W… --- ## [Discourse Calendar & Events: Webhook triggers & Automations Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-calendar-events-webhook-triggers-automations-plugin/409623)
**Author:** [@gassim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gassim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-calendar-events-webhook-triggers-automations-plugin/409623 "2026-08-10T11:50:52Z")
Hi It’s amazing to see how the Discourse Calendar and Events is turning out to be as a whole technical solution with all the nice and new features. This is a feature request to add webhook triggers & automation options … --- ## [Automating gamification points](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automating-gamification-points/409452)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automating-gamification-points/409452 "2026-08-08T00:41:01Z")
I am thinking about Events that will trigger specific points for those who complete them, and also extending this feature to different tasks, like ‘Share your address’ or ‘Show your pet’. I know the points can be awarde… --- ## [Allow use of input for value of manually mapped "Call workflow" Boolean type fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-use-of-input-for-value-of-manually-mapped-call-workflow-boolean-type-fields/408827)
**Author:** [@per1234](https://meta.discourse.org/u/per1234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-use-of-input-for-value-of-manually-mapped-call-workflow-boolean-type-fields/408827 "2026-07-31T11:39:40Z")
Feature description: Discourse has introduced a new “Workflows” feature, which allows forum administrators to easily configure complex custom operations to facilitate maintenance or otherwise enhance their forum. Please… --- ## [Improving accuracy of AI reporting through validation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improving-accuracy-of-ai-reporting-through-validation/408794)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improving-accuracy-of-ai-reporting-through-validation/408794 "2026-07-29T06:44:18Z")
Discourse AI has shipped with AI reporting for 2 and half years! This extremely powerful feature allows you to compress large amounts of information on the forum into a more manageable report. You can see this in action… --- ## [Migration issue with workflows](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-issue-with-workflows/408090)
**Author:** [@nicolsdennis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nicolsdennis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-issue-with-workflows/408090 "2026-07-20T23:00:55Z")
Hi I don’t have Workflows enabled but it appears to be filling my log with entries. Discourse | v2026.7.0-latest +394 Job exception: PG::UndefinedTable: ERROR: relation “discourse\_workflows\_webhooks” does not exist LIN…