Trigger from External App
| Component | Type | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Trigger from External App | ▶️ trigger | automatically trigger workflows when events happen in external applications |
The Trigger from External App component enables your workflows to start automatically when specific events occur in over 1000+ external applications. This powerful integration capability connects Workflow86 with popular business tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, Slack, and many more through Pipedream's extensive app ecosystem.
Pro Plan Required: This component requires a Pro subscription or above to use.
What is Trigger from External App?
The Trigger from External App component acts as a bridge between external applications and your Workflow86 workflows. When a specific event happens in a connected app (like a new lead in Salesforce or a new order in Shopify), this component detects it and automatically starts your workflow, passing along all the relevant event data.
Setting up the trigger
Step 1: Select an application
Select the Trigger from External App component from the component menu:
The first step is to choose which external application you want to connect to.
Use the app selector to:
- Search for apps by name
- Browse popular options like HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, Shopify
- Each app displays its icon for easy identification
Step 2: Choose an event
After selecting an app, choose the specific event that will trigger your workflow.
If you have not already logged in, you will be prompted to login:
Depending on the selected app and event, you may need to configure additional settings.
Make sure you have the necessary permissions in the external application to set up triggers and access the required data.
Step 4: Define output placeholder
Create a placeholder key to access the trigger data in your workflow. This placeholder will contain all the data from the triggering event as a JSON string.
Use an AI or Run Code component to parse or extract values from the output.
Step 5: Publish your workflow
Your workflow must be published before the trigger is active. Make sure to publish it before triggering any events in the external app.
Using the Trigger from External App with AI
When configuring a workflow, the AI is provided with a list of all Trigger integrations you have enabled.
To make the AI aware of the apps you currently use and allow it to select specific apps when it is building a workflow, go to the Secrets and Credentials page and login to the apps which you want to use as triggers to a workflow.
