> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.langdock.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to Workflows

> Build powerful AI-driven automations by connecting AI agents, integrations, and custom logic into multi-step workflows.

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## What are Workflows?

Workflows are the next evolution in your Langdock journey. You've already experienced the power of **Chat** for interactive conversations, **Agents** for specialized AI helpers, and **Integrations** for connecting your tools. **Workflows** brings all of these together into end-to-end automations.

Think of Workflows as your orchestration layer - where you can chain multiple steps together, add conditional logic, loop through data, and create sophisticated automations that run automatically. Whether triggered by a form submission, a schedule, or an event in your connected apps, Workflows handle complex, multi-step processes from start to finish.

## Why Workflows?

### More Powerful Than Chat

While Chat is perfect for interactive Q\&A, Workflows automate entire processes without human intervention. Set them up once, and they run reliably 24/7.

### More Flexible Than Agents

Agents are great for specific tasks, but Workflows let you combine multiple AI agents, add custom logic, integrate with external APIs, and create sophisticated decision trees.

### More Than Integrations

Integrations connect your apps, but Workflows orchestrate complex workflows across those apps - with AI at every step to analyze, decide, and adapt.

## Ready to Get Started?

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Build Your First Workflow">
    Follow our quickstart guide to create a working automation in 5 minutes [Get
    Started →](/en/using-langdock/workflows/getting-started)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Learn the Fundamentals">
    Understand how nodes, triggers, and execution work [Read Core Concepts
    →](/en/using-langdock/workflows/fundamentals/core-concepts)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore Node Types">
    Discover all available nodes and what they can do [View Triggers
    →](/en/using-langdock/workflows/nodes/triggers/manual-trigger)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Explore by Category

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quickstart Guide" icon="rocket" href="/en/using-langdock/workflows/getting-started">
    Build your first workflow in 15 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Core Concepts" icon="book" href="/en/using-langdock/workflows/fundamentals/core-concepts">
    Learn the building blocks of workflows
  </Card>

  <Card title="Field Modes" icon="toggle-on" href="/en/using-langdock/workflows/fundamentals/field-modes">
    Understand how to use static values and dynamic variables
  </Card>

  <Card title="Human in the Loop" icon="user-check" href="/en/using-langdock/workflows/fundamentals/human-in-the-loop">
    Add manual approval steps to your workflows
  </Card>

  <Card title="Variable Usage" icon="brackets-curly" href="/en/using-langdock/workflows/fundamentals/variable-usage">
    Learn how to reference data between nodes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cost Management" icon="dollar-sign" href="/en/using-langdock/workflows/guides/cost-management">
    Monitor and control workflow spending
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Workflows must be activated by an admin in workspace settings. Usage may need a subscription upgrade and will consume AI credits. Set cost limits and enable monitoring to control spending. Learn more in [Cost
  Management](/en/using-langdock/workflows/guides/cost-management).
</Note>
