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Workflow Basic Template

The Workflow Basic template demonstrates the simplest possible BindAI workflow. It provides a minimal example of creating a workflow, executing an AI agent, and returning a result. This template is the recommended starting point for learning the workflow engine.

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Purpose

The template demonstrates:
  • creating a workflow
  • registering an agent
  • executing sequential nodes
  • returning workflow results
It intentionally avoids advanced workflow features such as conditions, loops, or parallel execution.

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Workflow Structure

The template follows a simple linear flow.
Each node executes exactly once.

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When to Use

Use this template when you want to:
  • learn the workflow engine
  • create a simple automation
  • test an AI agent
  • build a prototype
  • understand workflow execution
Most other workflow templates build upon this foundation.

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Components

The basic workflow typically contains:
This is the minimum structure required for a functional workflow.

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Execution Flow

Execution begins at the start node.
Once the End node is reached, workflow execution finishes.

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Agent Execution

The Agent node performs the AI task.
The workflow stores the agent result inside the workflow context.

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Workflow Context

During execution, workflow variables are available to every node. Example:
Later templates demonstrate how multiple nodes can share and update these variables.

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Expected Output

A successful execution produces a workflow result. Example:
The exact output depends on the configured agent and prompt.

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What You’ll Learn

By studying this template you will understand:
  • how workflows are created
  • how nodes execute sequentially
  • how agents integrate into workflows
  • how execution begins and ends
  • how workflow variables are stored
These concepts are used throughout every BindAI workflow.

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Extending the Template

Once you understand the basic workflow, additional nodes can be inserted. For example:
Or:
Every advanced workflow begins with the same execution model.

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Related Templates

After completing the Basic Workflow template, continue with:
  • Workflow Condition
  • Workflow Loop
  • Workflow Parallel
  • Workflow Human
  • Workflow Retry
  • Workflow Timeout
  • Workflow Schedule
Each introduces one additional workflow capability while building upon the same foundation.

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Best Practices

  • Begin with the simplest workflow possible.
  • Verify agent execution before adding workflow logic.
  • Use descriptive node names.
  • Keep the first workflow linear.
  • Add advanced nodes incrementally as requirements grow.

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Summary

The Workflow Basic template is the foundation of the BindAI workflow system. It demonstrates how to construct, execute, and complete a workflow using a simple sequence of nodes. Understanding this template makes it much easier to learn the more advanced workflow patterns that follow.