Triggers and scheduling

A trigger is always the first node in the graph. It defines when Knot creates a new run.

💡 Trigger types

Manual

Start from the editor or Run now. Best for tests and one-off ops.

Cron

Scheduled job via cron expression. Mind the instance timezone.

Webhook

Dedicated HTTP endpoint per workflow. Use secret / HMAC in production.

Object event

Object event on create / update / delete for mapped Dolibarr objects.

💡 Cron scheduling

• First mention can say scheduled task, then use cron consistently.
• Dolibarr cron must be enabled (often via the Knot setup wizard).
• Common patterns: 0 8 * * * (daily 08:00), 0 * * * * (hourly).

Timezone

Execution time follows PHP / Dolibarr server time. Document hosting TZ to avoid business surprises.

💡 Webhook vs object event

Type	When to use
Webhook	External system pushes an event (CRM, shop, script)
object event	Native reaction to Dolibarr changes (invoice validated, third party created)

Detailed guides: Triggers overview (Cron, Webhook, object event pages coming soon).

💡 See also

• Workflows and runs
• Activate a workflow (guide coming soon)