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

# Browse and use templates

> Find a template that matches your workflow goal, review it carefully, and adapt it to your own process.

## Start from the outcome

The best way to browse templates is by the result you want, not just the app names you recognize.

Ask:

* what should this workflow accomplish
* what event should start it
* what final output do I want

That will usually lead you to a better template choice than searching only by tool.

## What to review before using a template

When a template looks promising, inspect:

* the trigger type
* the main steps
* which apps it expects
* whether the final output matches your use case

You do not need an exact match. You need a close enough starting point.

## Customize the important parts first

After choosing a template, review these first:

* workflow name
* selected app connections
* channels, documents, sheets, or destinations
* prompt wording for AI steps
* conditions and branches

These are the parts most likely to need your business context.

## Keep the first adaptation small

Do not feel pressure to improve the template everywhere at once.

The best path is usually:

1. make the minimum changes needed
2. confirm the workflow works
3. improve it after you see test and live runs

That is faster and more reliable than redesigning the template before you know whether the core flow already fits.

## Always test before publishing

Even a strong template can fail if:

* a connection is missing
* the wrong account is selected
* required fields are not mapped
* your real input shape differs from the assumed one

Treat every template like a draft until it passes a test in your own workspace.