Manual Trigger Node

Manual Trigger starts a workflow only when invoked by a user.

It is intended for design-time testing and controlled validation.

Configuration Fields

Field	Required	Purpose
Test Payload	Yes	JSON payload provided to downstream nodes

Setup Steps

1. Add Manual Trigger node.
2. Define representative test payload.
3. Run workflow manually.
4. Verify downstream node behavior and outputs.

Best Practices

• Use realistic payload fixtures from production samples.
• Keep separate payloads for success/failure cases.
• Validate output persistence and error paths.

Common Issues

• Branch logic not tested: payload lacks required fields.
• False confidence: only one happy-path payload used.