◆Block
Manual (Legacy) Block
Legacy manual start block. Prefer the Start block.
The Manual (Legacy) block triggers a workflow manually without defining an input schema. Reach for it only for simple runs where no structured input is needed — for new workflows, prefer the Start block.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | manual_trigger |
| Category | triggers |
| Color | #2563EB |
When to Use
- You need to kick off a workflow by hand for a quick, one-off run.
- The workflow requires no structured input data to begin executing.
- You are testing or debugging a flow and just want a simple entry point.
- You are maintaining an existing workflow that already relies on this legacy trigger.
- A lightweight starter is needed and the Start block's input schema is unnecessary.
Configuration
This block has no configurable sub-blocks. It acts purely as a manual entry point that starts the workflow when triggered.
Inputs & Outputs
- Inputs: none
- Outputs: none
Tools
This block has no tool integrations. It does not call any external service — it simply acts as a manual entry point that signals the workflow to start.
YAML Example
manual_start:
type: manual_trigger
name: "Manual (Legacy)"
connections:
outgoing:
- target: next-block-id