Trigger automation 🔒

Use the Trigger automation step when one automation needs to call another automation.

Before you start

The target automation must use the On demand trigger.

Configure the step

1. Choose the automation to run
2. Map any fields it expects
3. Set a timeout if needed
4. Save the step

Outputs

The step returns:

• Success - whether the target automation completed successfully
• Value - the output returned by the target automation

Example

If the target automation expects employee_id, pass {{ trigger.id }} from the calling automation.

Notes

• Use this step for chained automation flows
• Keep field names clear so mappings are easy to read
• Check the target automation first if the call fails

Related guides

• On demand triggers
• Bindings in automations
• Testing automations
• Automation history