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# Manual Trigger

> Start this workflow via an API call or the UI.

Triggers start workflow execution. A valid workflow should have exactly one trigger node. This trigger is the entry point for a workflow run and should be connected to the first downstream action or condition.

## When To Use

* Run a remediation workflow during an incident.
* Manually trigger a one-time migration or cleanup flow.

## Configuration Checklist

1. Use Manual Trigger as the entry node for on-demand workflows.
2. Optionally add a human-readable description so operators know when to run it.
3. Connect downstream actions and execute from the workflow Run button.
4. Review execution logs and output payload for each run.

## Inputs

* Node metadata in `node.data`: `uiId` and `componentId`.
* Trigger-specific configuration from the node form (for example schedule or API trigger settings).
* No upstream node input is required because this is the workflow entrypoint.

## Outputs

* Produces the initial workflow context (the `trigger` payload) for downstream nodes.
* Exposes trigger/event data that subsequent actions and conditions can reference.
* Starts execution flow for connected nodes.

## Failure Modes

* Missing or invalid trigger configuration fields.
* Workflow disabled/inactive, so the trigger does not execute.
* Event payload missing fields expected by downstream nodes.
* Permission/integration issues that prevent trigger invocation.

## Best Practices

* Place this as the first node and connect it to the first action or condition.
* Design manual workflows to be idempotent so safe reruns are possible.