Authoring Your Workflows

17 min

Overview

There are three ways to author new workflows on Floyo: start from scratch in the canvas, modify an existing workflow, or upload directly to the community page.

Method 1: Start from the Floyo App Canvas

Build a workflow from scratch or import your own JSON file.

Option A: Create a Blank Canvas

Click Launch App to open the canvas

Ctrl/Cmd + A to select all nodes

Press Delete on your keyboard to get a blank page

Start adding nodes to build your workflow

Option B: Drag and Drop a Workflow

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Click Launch App to open the canvas

Drag and drop your workflow JSON file onto the canvas

The workflow replaces whatever was previously loaded

💡 Tip: If your workflow contains custom nodes not currently installed in Floyo, the team will be notified. Most nodes are installed within 72 hours.

After Building

Run your workflow — Only workflows that have run successfully within the app can be published and verified ✅

Publish — Once successful, the publish button becomes active

Method 2: Modify an Existing Workflow

Start from a community workflow and customize it.

Steps

Launch any Verified ✅ workflow — Verified workflows have a checkmark, and the creators have completed the process to confirm that the workflow can run successfully

Make any customizations — Change parameters, update architecture, add nodes, add functionality, and more

Run your workflow — Only workflows that have run successfully can be published and verified ✅

Publish — Your modified version becomes a new workflow

⚠️ Note: A new workflow will not be monetized if it is sufficiently similar to its original.

Method 3: Add Your Workflow Directly to the Community Page

Upload a workflow without running it in the canvas first.

Steps

Go to the community page

Click the Add workflow button

Complete the requested info:

Name your workflow, add overview

Upload your JSON file

Provide thumbnails and metadata

Document the capabilities and functionalities

Click Add Workflow to finish

Click Open Workflow on your published workflow detail page

Run your workflow to verify it — Now that the app canvas has loaded, run your workflow. Only workflows that have run successfully can be verified ✅

💡 Tip: Your workflow won't be verified until it runs successfully in the app.

Comparison

Method	Best For	Verification
Start from scratch	Building new workflows	Run first, then publish
Modify existing	Customizing proven workflows	Run first, then publish
Upload directly	Quick publishing of ready workflows	Publish first, then verify

Tips & Best Practices

Test thoroughly: Run your workflow multiple times to ensure it works consistently

Document well: Add clear descriptions and thumbnails

Check custom nodes: Verify all nodes are installed before publishing

Start with verified workflows: When modifying, use verified workflows as your base

Troubleshooting

Workflow won't run after importing?

Solution: You may be missing custom nodes. Wait 24-72 hours for automatic installation, or request them directly.

Can't publish my workflow?

Solution: You must run the workflow successfully at least once before publishing.

Modified workflow not monetizable?

Solution: If your modifications are too similar to the original, it won't qualify for monetization. Make substantial changes to create a unique workflow.