Start Node

The designated entry point for initiating any AgentFlow V2 workflow execution. Every single flow must seamlessly begin with this node.

Functionality

Defines how the workflow is triggered and sets up the initial conditions. It can accept input either directly from the chat interface or through a customizable form presented to the user. It also allows for the initialization of Flow State variables at the beginning of the execution and can manage how conversation memory is handled for the active run.

Configuration Parameters

• Input Type: Determines how the workflow execution is initiated, either by Chat Input from the user or via a submitted Form Input.
• Form Title, Form Description, Form Input Types: If Form Input is selected, these fields configure the appearance of the form presented to the user, allowing for various input field types with defined labels and variable names.
• Ephemeral Memory: If enabled, instructs the workflow to securely begin the execution without considering any past messages from the conversation thread, effectively starting with a clean memory slate.
• Flow State: Defines the complete set of initial key-value pairs for the workflow's runtime state $flow.state. All state keys that will be used or updated by subsequent nodes must be declared and explicitly initialized here.

Inputs & Outputs

• Inputs: Receives the initial data that triggers the workflow, which will be either a chat message or the data submitted through a structured user form.
• Outputs: Provides a single, robust output anchor to connect to the first operational node, passing along the initial input data safely alongside the initialized Flow State.