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title: "Workflow Node Reference"
slug: "workflow-node-reference"
tags: ["workflow-builder"]
status: "update"
updated: 2026-10-13T15:36:52Z
published: 2026-10-13T15:36:52Z
canonical: "docs.unqork.io/workflow-node-reference"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.unqork.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Workflow Node Reference

This page lists all available Workflow Builder nodes organized by category. Select a node to view its full documentation.

## Start Events

| Node | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Start Node](/unqorkai/docs/start-node) | Default entry point for a workflow. |
| [Timer Start Node](/unqorkai/docs/timer-start-node) | Starts a workflow on a timer schedule (relative, exact, or cron). |
| [Signal Start Node](/unqorkai/docs/signal-start-node) | Starts a workflow when a specific platform event fires, like module save or app promotion. |

## End Events

| Node | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [End Node](/unqorkai/docs/end-node) | Terminates the workflow and optionally redirects end-users. |

## Tasks

| Node | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Task Node](/unqorkai/docs/task-node) | Executes a module as a Service, Script, or User task. |

## Gateways

| Node | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Exclusive Gateway Node](/unqorkai/docs/exclusive-gateway-node) | Routes the workflow down one based on conditions. |
| [Inclusive Gateway Split Node](/unqorkai/docs/inclusive-gateway-split-node) | Routes the workflow down one or more paths simultaneously based on conditions. |
| [Inclusive Gateway Join Node](/unqorkai/docs/inclusive-gateway-join-node) | Waits for one or more active paths to complete before continuing. |
| [Parallel Gateway Split Node](/unqorkai/docs/parallel-gateway-split-node) | Splits the workflow into multiple simultaneous paths. |
| [Parallel Gateway Join Node](/unqorkai/docs/parallel-gateway-join-node) | Waits for all parallel paths to complete before continuing. |

## Intermediate Events

| Node | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Conditional Event Node](/unqorkai/docs/conditional-event-node) | Branches the workflow based on conditions evaluated at runtime. |
| [Error Node](/unqorkai/docs/error-node) | Catches errors thrown by a Task node in the Automated swimlane. |
| [Message Node](/unqorkai/docs/message-node) | Sends a message (email or SMS) to a recipient. |
| [Timed Event Node](/unqorkai/docs/timed-event-node) | Fires actions (like sending a message or moving to a new task) after a specified duration. |
| [Timer Node](/unqorkai/docs/timer-node) | Pauses the workflow for a specified duration before continuing. |
| [Signal Node](/unqorkai/docs/signal-node) | Displays a message or module screen to end-users in the Authenticated swimlane. |

## Flow Control

| Node | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Handoff Node](/unqorkai/docs/handoff-node) | Transfers the current submission to a different workflow. |

## Structure

| Node | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [Sub-Process Node](/unqorkai/docs/sub-process-node) | Groups a set of nodes into a reusable, collapsible container. |

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**Changelog**

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