Advanced and visual flows

Simple Automation Rules run one action when one trigger matches.

Use advanced or visual flows when the automation needs more structure.

Use the visual editor when the rule needs:

From the automation builder, choose Build a visual flow or use Save and open editor.

After a rule uses the visual editor, the simple form shows it as a visual editor flow.

The rule can still be edited, but the flow steps are managed in the visual editor. The simple form summarizes the starting step and the number of runnable steps.

Advanced triggers are useful when a rule needs more than the simple trigger picker can express.

Use advanced triggers for:

When advanced triggers are managing a rule, the simple form shows a Manage Triggers action instead of replacing the trigger configuration inline.

Give every advanced automation a plain-language name and note. Use names that describe the outcome, not the internal mechanism.

Good examples:

Avoid names that only describe implementation details, such as “Webhook rule 3” or “Template automation.”