Understanding the building blocks of workflows

Nodes

Nodes are the building blocks of your workflow. Each node type serves a specific purpose.

Node Types

NodePurposeIcon
AgentAI agent that performs tasksRobot icon
DocumentShared knowledge/contextDocument icon

How Nodes Connect

[Agent A] ──→ [Agent B] ──→ [Agent C]
     │              │
     └───→ [Document] ←───┘
  • Solid arrows: Execution flow (A runs before B)
  • Dashed arrows: Document references (agents can read/write)

Choosing the Right Node

Use Agent Node When:

  • You need an AI to perform a specific task
  • The task has clear inputs and outputs
  • You want model selection (Haiku/Sonnet/Opus)

Use Document Node When:

  • Multiple agents need to share information
  • You have standards/guidelines to enforce
  • You need persistent context across agents

Quick Reference

PropertyAgentDocument
AI ModelYesNo
InstructionsYesContent
ToolsYesNo
Feedback LoopYesNo

How Orchestration Works

When you export a workflow, an orchestrator is automatically generated. You don't need to configure it manually.

The orchestrator:

  • Executes agents in the correct order based on your connections
  • Manages feedback loops and retry logic
  • Passes context between agents

Next Steps