Triggers: webhook, schedule, on-demand
3 min read · Updated June 2026
Every flow starts with a trigger. There are three, and choosing the right one is most of the design.
- Webhook — fire the instant something happens in a connected platform. Best for real-time reactions.
- Schedule — run on a cadence (hourly, nightly, weekly). Best for digests, syncs, and cleanup.
- On demand — run when you click. Best for one-off jobs and testing.
Mix them freely. A nightly schedule to reconcile, plus a webhook to react in the moment, is a common and powerful pairing.