Flows can be triggered in multiple ways: HTTP webhooks, scheduled execution, manual execution, or as MCP tools for AI clients.Documentation Index
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Trigger Types
HTTP Webhooks
Receive HTTP requests from external systems to trigger flows:- Inbound Webhooks: External systems send requests to Plinqx
- Custom Paths: Unique webhook URLs for each flow
- Authentication: HMAC, API key, or no authentication
- Sync/Async: Choose response mode based on needs
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Configure HTTP webhook triggers
Scheduled Triggers
Automatically execute flows on a recurring schedule:- Cron Expressions: Flexible scheduling with standard cron syntax
- Timezone Support: Schedule in any timezone
- Static Inputs: Provide fixed input values for scheduled runs
- Reliable Execution: Plinqx handles scheduling automatically
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Configure scheduled triggers
Manual Triggers
Execute flows manually from the UI:- Test Mode: Test flows with custom inputs
- Production: Execute published flows on-demand
- Quick Testing: Perfect for development and debugging
MCP Tool Triggers
Expose flows as MCP tools for AI clients:- Tool Name: Name AI clients will see
- Description: Tool description
- Collections: Which Collections can access
- Store Exposure: Which AI platforms can discover
MCP tool triggers are configured in Flow MCP Settings, not in the trigger configuration.
Choosing a Trigger Type
| Trigger Type | Use Case | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP Webhook | External system integration | When external services need to trigger flows |
| Scheduled | Automated recurring tasks | For reports, data syncs, cleanup jobs |
| Manual | Testing and on-demand execution | During development or for ad-hoc tasks |
| MCP Tool | AI client integration | When exposing flows to ChatGPT, Claude, etc. |
Configuring Triggers
Multiple Triggers
A flow can have multiple triggers:- Different Types: Combine webhook and scheduled triggers
- Multiple Webhooks: Different webhook paths for the same flow
- Flexible Execution: Trigger the same flow from multiple sources
Each trigger is configured independently. A flow can have multiple triggers of the same or different types.
Next Steps
HTTP Webhooks
Configure HTTP webhook triggers
Scheduled Triggers
Set up scheduled execution
Flow Designer
Build your first flow
Flow Nodes
Learn about flow node types