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View a list of playbook nodes.

The following table lists the nodes that may be available in playbook templates with a fixed workflow.

Nodes in Playbook Templates with a Fixed Workflow

Node Example
Name
Description
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Trigger node
Circumstance or event that triggers the execution of the playbook
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Condition node
Prerequisites that must be met before playbook actions are performed
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Path selection node
Determines the logical path of the playbook
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Manual approval node
Determines whether manual approval is required
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Loop node
Repeats the specified action or series of actions
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Action node
Executed actions triggered on the matched targets
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End
End of the playbook
Note
Note
To customize the node name, click the edit icon (edit.png).
The following table lists the nodes that maybe available in customizable playbook templates and user-defined playbooks.

Nodes in Customizable Playbook Templates and User-Defined Playbooks

Node Example
Name
Description
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Start node
Beginning of the playbook
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Trigger node
Circumstance or event that triggers the execution of the playbook
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Target node
Objects on which the actions will be taken
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Prerequisites that must be met before playbook actions are performed
Note
Note
A condition can have an else-if condition or else action attached to it. When a condition is false, the playbook performs the else action or checks if its else-if condition is met. If the else-if condition is met, the playbook continues to perform the corresponding else action.
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Action node
Executed actions triggered on the matched targets
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Add node
Adds the following nodes in specific cases:
  • Target nodes
  • Condition nodes
  • Action nodes