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Why integrations matter

Integrations are what let workflows interact with the rest of your tool stack. They are how Workflow Machine moves beyond internal logic and becomes useful in day-to-day operations. Integrations make it possible to receive input from apps, send actions into apps, and coordinate work across several systems.

Two main roles: triggers and actions

Integrations usually participate in workflows in one or both of these ways:
  • Triggers start a workflow when an app event happens
  • Actions let a workflow do something inside an app
Some integrations are mostly action-oriented. Others are strongest as event sources. Many support both.

How to choose the right integration

Start from the workflow outcome, then choose the app that best matches that job. Ask:
  • where does the event begin
  • where should the result go
  • which app owns the source of truth
That usually leads to better workflow design than choosing tools first and outcome second.

Connections come first

Before an integration can be used in a workflow, you usually need a connection for that app. That means:
  • authenticating the account
  • choosing the correct workspace or environment
  • making sure the account has the permissions the workflow needs
If an integration step fails, connection setup is one of the first things worth checking.

Use integrations intentionally

The best workflows do not use many apps just because they can. They use the fewest apps needed to get the right result. That keeps workflows:
  • easier to test
  • easier to maintain
  • easier to troubleshoot

How to use the integration pages

Each integration page in this section helps you answer:
  • what the integration is good for
  • what kinds of workflows it supports well
  • what connection setup is required
  • what common problems to watch for
If you are building a new workflow, start with the app closest to the business outcome you want.