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The Fabl workflow builder gives you a visual canvas for wiring together triggers and actions without writing any code. You define what event starts the workflow, add one or more actions to run in sequence, and optionally apply conditions so the automation only fires when your criteria are met. Once enabled, the workflow runs automatically every time its trigger conditions are satisfied.

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Open the workflow builder

Navigate to Settings → Automations in your workspace sidebar. Click New Workflow in the top-right corner to open the builder canvas.

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Create a workflow from scratch

1

Name your workflow

Enter a descriptive name for your workflow in the Workflow name field (for example, “Export rundown on approval”). A clear name helps your team understand what the automation does at a glance.
2

Choose a trigger

Click Add Trigger and select an event from the trigger list. Each trigger represents something that happens in Fabl or in a connected integration. See the trigger reference below for a full list.
3

Add a condition (optional)

Click Add Condition beneath the trigger to filter when the workflow fires. For example, you can restrict a trigger to a specific show, segment type, or user role. Multiple conditions are evaluated with AND logic by default.
4

Add one or more actions

Click Add Action and choose what Fabl should do when the trigger fires. You can chain multiple actions — they execute in the order you arrange them. See the action reference below.
5

Configure each action

Fill in the required fields for each action. For example, a Send Slack Message action requires a channel and message body; an Export Rundown action requires a format and destination folder.
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Test the workflow

Click Test Workflow to send a simulated trigger event through your action chain. Review the test results in the Run Log panel to confirm each action completes successfully before going live.
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Enable the workflow

Toggle the workflow status to Active and click Save. The workflow will begin running automatically whenever the trigger conditions are met.
Always test a workflow in a non-production show before enabling it in a live environment. Use a duplicate or staging show to verify that exports land in the right folders, Slack messages appear in the correct channels, and conditional logic behaves as expected. Catching issues during testing prevents unwanted notifications or duplicate exports during a live production.

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Available triggers

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Available actions

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Manage existing workflows

Navigate to Settings → Automations to see a list of all workflows in your workspace. From this view you can:
  • Enable or disable a workflow using the toggle in the workflow row.
  • Edit a workflow by clicking its name to reopen the builder canvas.
  • Duplicate a workflow to use it as a starting point for a similar automation.
  • Delete a workflow permanently — this cannot be undone.
  • View run history by clicking Run Log to see recent trigger events, action outcomes, and any errors.
Disabled workflows retain their configuration and run history. Re-enabling a workflow does not replay past trigger events — it only starts responding to new ones.