Signal Start Node

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The Signal Start node begins a workflow automatically when a specific platform event fires—like when an application is promoted or a module is saved. Use it to build event-driven automation without manual triggers.

Unqork provides three ways to begin a workflow:

  • Start node: The default entry point. Triggered manually by an end-user or programmatically by another workflow or component.

  • Timer Start node: Triggers automatically on a schedule. Supports relative, exact, and cron-based timing.

  • Signal Start node: Triggers when a specific signal event is received from another workflow or an external source.

For manual starts, see Start Node. For time-based starts, see Timer Start Node.

How to read settings tables

The tables below describe each configurable option as it displays in the UnqorkAI platform. Values are formatted as follows: inline code — a value to type exactly as shown | Bold — a value selected from a drop-down, radio button, tab, or choice chip | ON/OFF — toggle state | ✓ — checkbox checked | ☐ — checkbox unchecked

Settings

Setting

Field

Type

Default

Description

Label

label

Text input

signalStart-{n}

A display name for the node.

Path

nodeId

Text input

The unique identifier automatically generated for the node. Preset and not editable.

Triggering Event

triggeringEvent

Drop-down

The platform event that begins this workflow. Options include: On Promotion (Specific Application), On Promotion (All Applications), On Save (Specific Module), On Save (All Modules), On Save (Specific Workflow), On Save (All Workflows).

↳ Application

applicationId

Module selector

The application to monitor for promotion. Visible when Triggering Event is On Promotion (Specific Application).

↳ Module

moduleId

Module selector

The module to monitor for saves. Visible when Triggering Event is On Save (Specific Module).

↳ Workflow

workflowId

Module selector

The workflow to monitor for saves. Visible when Triggering Event is On Save (Specific Workflow).

All links connecting to and from this node use the standard link settings panel. For the full reference, see Output Links.

  • Label: A display name for the link.

  • Status: A descriptive label for the  this link represents. Use it to identify which route the workflow took, for example, Approved or Rejected.

  • Unidirectional: When set to ON, this setting lets the workflow proceed without waiting for this path to complete.

  • Use Flash Message: When set to ON, this setting displays a notification to end-users when the workflow follows this link.

    • Flash Message: The notification message to display.

    • Make Flash Message Dismissable: When checked, this setting lets end-users dismiss the notification.

    • Message Status: The visual style of the notification. Options include: Success, Info, or Danger.


Changelog

Date

Change

Initial publication.