ANDRON Action Nodes Reference

What are Action Nodes?

Action nodes are the fundamental building blocks of workflows in the ANDRON automation platform. Each action node represents a specific task or operation that can be performed within a workflow, allowing you to create complex, multi-step automation processes.

Node Categories

ANDRON provides action nodes across several key categories:

1. Data Processing: Manipulate and transform data
2. External APIs: Interact with external services and web APIs
3. Flow Control: Manage workflow logic and execution
4. Math and Logic: Perform calculations and comparisons
5. Text Processing: Manipulate and format text
6. Utilities: Perform miscellaneous helper tasks
7. Notifications: Send messages and alerts

Input/Output Data Flow

Each action node follows a standardized input/output pattern:

• Inputs: Configuration parameters and incoming data from previous nodes
• Outputs: Results wrapped in an output key
• Consistent Format: { output: processedValue }

Example Data Flow

[Previous Node] → [Current Node] → [Next Node]
                    Process Data

Configuration Basics

Action nodes are configured through:

• Parameters: Node-specific settings
• Connections: Linking nodes in a workflow
• Data Mapping: Connecting outputs from one node to inputs of another

Common Patterns

• Error Handling: Most nodes support error outputs
• Dynamic Inputs: Many nodes can use variables from previous steps
• Chaining: Combine multiple nodes for complex logic

Best Practices

• Keep workflows modular
• Use descriptive node names
• Test individual node configurations
• Handle potential error scenarios
• Optimize node sequence for performance

Recommended Exploration

1. Data Processing Nodes
2. External API Nodes
3. Flow Control Nodes
4. Math and Logic Nodes
5. Text Processing Nodes
6. Utility Nodes
7. Best Practices