Overview
The Flow Creator node enables you to automatically generate complete flows from JSON configurations. This node takes structured flow definitions, including node specifications and connection mappings, and transforms them into fully functional flows. It serves as a powerful automation tool for flow replication, template deployment, and programmatic flow generation from external systems or predefined configurations.
Input Configuration
Nodes JSON Section
Purpose: Define all nodes that will be created in the flow
Input Method: Enter JSON configuration in the "Enter nodes JSON" text area
Data Structure: JSON array containing node definitions with specifications for each node type
Connection Point: Can receive nodes JSON from other flow nodes
Format Requirements: Must follow the platform's node definition schema
Edges JSON Section
Purpose: Define connections between nodes in the flow
Input Method: Enter JSON configuration in the "Enter edges JSON" text area
Data Structure: JSON array containing connection definitions between node pairs
Connection Point: Can receive edges JSON from other flow nodes
Connection Logic: Specifies which output ports connect to which input ports
JSON Configuration Structure
Nodes JSON Format
Node Definition Requirements:
Node ID: Unique identifier for each node
Node Type: Specification of the node type (e.g., AI Text Generator, File Save)
Configuration Data: Node-specific settings and parameters
Position Information: X/Y coordinates for node placement
State Information: Any node-specific state or operational parameters
Example Node Structure:
{ "id": "node-unique-id", "type": "nodeType", "data": { "label": "Node Display Name", "configuration": { /* node-specific settings */ } }, "position": { "x": 100, "y": 200 } }Edges JSON Format
Connection Definition Requirements:
Source Node: ID of the node providing output
Target Node: ID of the node receiving input
Port Specifications: Which output/input ports to connect
Connection Metadata: Any connection-specific configuration
Example Edge Structure:
{ "id": "edge-unique-id", "source": "source-node-id", "target": "target-node-id", "sourceHandle": "output-port", "targetHandle": "input-port" }Data Source Integration
Flow Global Node Integration
JSON Source: Obtain flow JSON from the Flow Global Node's configuration
Access Method:
Open the Flow Global Node settings in an existing flow
Navigate to the Flow Information section
Copy the Flow JSON configuration
Use "Show Flow JSON" to access the complete flow structure
JSON Components: Flow Global Node provides both nodes and edges definitions
Template Creation: Use existing flows as templates for new flow generation
External Data Sources
API Integration: Receive flow configurations from external systems
Template Libraries: Use predefined flow templates stored as JSON
Dynamic Generation: Create flows programmatically based on business logic
Migration Tools: Convert flows from other platforms or versions
Execution Control
Automate Nodes Button
Location: Top-right corner of the interface
Function: Processes the JSON configurations and creates the specified flow
Validation: Automatically validates JSON structure and node compatibility
Error Handling: Reports configuration errors and invalid node definitions
Flow Generation: Creates nodes and connections according to the provided specifications
Best Practices
JSON Configuration Management
Validation: Ensure JSON syntax is correct before execution
Schema Compliance: Follow platform-specific node and edge schemas
ID Management: Use unique, descriptive IDs for all nodes and edges
Version Control: Maintain versioned flow templates for consistency
Template Design
Modular Structure: Design reusable flow components for template efficiency
Parameter Flexibility: Create configurable templates with variable parameters
Documentation: Include clear descriptions and usage instructions
Testing: Validate template flows before using in production environments
Data Quality
Source Verification: Ensure JSON sources are reliable and up-to-date
Completeness Check: Verify all required node configurations are included
Dependency Mapping: Ensure all edge connections reference valid node IDs
Configuration Accuracy: Validate node-specific settings and parameters
Integration Considerations
Flow Architecture
Template Libraries: Build libraries of reusable flow templates
Automated Deployment: Use Flow Creator for automated flow deployment across environments
Migration Workflows: Implement flows for migrating configurations between systems
Backup and Recovery: Create flows for backup and restoration of flow configurations
Development Workflows
Flow Versioning: Manage different versions of flow configurations
Environment Promotion: Deploy flows across development, testing, and production environments
Bulk Operations: Create multiple similar flows with variations
Configuration Management: Centralize flow configuration management
Use Cases
Flow Replication: Duplicate successful flows across different contexts
Template Deployment: Deploy standardized flow templates for common use cases
System Migration: Transfer flows between different platform instances
Bulk Flow Creation: Generate multiple flows from configuration templates
Dynamic Flow Generation: Create flows programmatically based on user requirements
Configuration Backup: Store and restore flow configurations as JSON
Quality Assurance
Pre-deployment Testing: Test generated flows before production deployment
Configuration Validation: Implement validation checks for flow templates
Error Recovery: Plan for handling invalid configurations and generation failures
Performance Monitoring: Monitor generated flows for performance and reliability
Security Considerations
JSON Validation: Sanitize and validate all input JSON to prevent injection attacks
Access Control: Restrict flow creation capabilities to authorized users
Template Security: Ensure flow templates don't contain sensitive information
Audit Logging: Track flow creation activities for security and compliance
The Flow Creator enables sophisticated flow automation and management capabilities, providing powerful tools for template-based flow generation, system migration, and automated deployment workflows with comprehensive JSON-based configuration management.