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Node reference
10 practical articles

Node reference

Choose the right node and understand its inputs, outputs, and execution behavior.

01

Choose a workflow node

Each node performs one operation. Start with the smallest set needed for your workflow, then connect the execution paths and name the results that later steps will use.

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02

Function node

Use a Function node to validate input, transform JSON, calculate a value, or prepare the final API response. Cloudgate executes the node's Python script and stores its returned result under the node name.

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03

HTTP Request node

Use an HTTP Request node to call an external service from a workflow. Configure the method, URL, headers, and input body, then pass the named result to later nodes.

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04

Condition and Decision nodes

Use a Condition for one boolean choice and a Decision for ordered routing rules. Both change which path executes, so test every outcome with representative input.

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05

Database node

A Database node executes SQL against its configured database and makes the result available to later workflow steps. Choose the environment binding and query contract before adding it to a live path.

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06

Schedule node and scheduled jobs

Use a normal schedule when timing and inputs are known in advance. Use a Schedule node when another workflow must determine those inputs at runtime.

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07

Selector node

A Selector node writes a value to a stored Key Selector while a workflow executes. Its main use is a dedicated scheduled refresh flow that keeps a shared service token current.

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08

WebSockets and workflow messages

Use a WebSocket resource and node to push workflow events to connected clients. This is useful for progress updates, live dashboards, and notifications that should arrive without polling.

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09

Identity nodes

Identity nodes let a workflow authorize an app user and perform supported identity operations. Put authorization before business reads or writes and use its result as the trusted user identity.

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10

Integration and specialized nodes

The node library includes configured service integrations as well as core workflow nodes. A library entry provides a starting configuration; its account, input, and external behavior still need review.

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