Getting Started with Workflows
Learn the basic flow of creating workflows in nanocraft step by step
Step Guide
Create a New Workflow
First, click the 'New Workflow' button from the workflow list page to open a blank canvas. Alternatively, you can select an existing template from the template gallery.
Usage Tips
For first-time users, we recommend starting with simple templates like 'Gmail Summary → Slack Notification'.
Place Blocks on Canvas
Drag and drop the required blocks from the left block library onto the canvas. Blocks are divided into three categories: 'Input', 'Process', and 'Output'.
Input Blocks
Gmail, Files, Audio, etc.
Process Blocks
Summarize, Analysis, Classification, etc.
Output Blocks
Slack, Sheets, Notion, etc.
Connect Blocks
Drag from the right edge of each block to the left edge of the next block to define data flow. Connection lines are automatically drawn, allowing you to visually confirm how data is processed.
Usage Tips
Be sure to connect in the order 'Input → Process → Output'. Reverse connections can cause errors.
Configure Each Block
Click on the placed blocks to configure detailed settings in the right settings panel. For example, set the type of emails to retrieve in Gmail blocks, or the destination channel in Slack blocks.
Main Configuration Examples:
- Gmail: Type of emails to retrieve (unread, all, etc.)
- Audio Input: Type of audio data (music, environmental sound, etc.)
- Slack: Destination channel name
Run Test Execution
Once configuration is complete, click the 'Execute' button in the header to test run the workflow. Execution results are displayed in a modal window, allowing you to check the processing status of each step.
Usage Tips
- • All blocks reach 'Execution Complete' status
- • No error messages are displayed
- • Expected data is sent to outputs (Slack, etc.)
Save Workflow
Once test execution is successful, click the 'Save' button in the header to save your workflow. Adding a clear name and description will make it easier to manage later.
Usage Tips
nanocraft automatically saves workflows in progress to local storage, so your work is preserved even if the browser unexpectedly closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about workflow creation
Q: What should I do if workflow execution fails?
A: First, check the settings of each block. Authentication is particularly required for external service integrations like Gmail and Slack. Check error messages and also refer to the troubleshooting page.
Q: Can I run multiple workflows simultaneously?
A: Yes, you can run multiple workflows in parallel. Each workflow is processed independently, so it does not affect the execution of other workflows.
Q: Can I share workflows with other users?
A: Currently, workflow sharing functionality is not implemented, but it is planned to be added in future updates. Currently, you can use workflows that are published as templates.
Next Steps
Once you can create basic workflows, let's learn more advanced features