Node reference
Schedule trigger node
schedule_trigger · Updated September 24, 2026
The Schedule trigger marks a workflow as one that runs on its own. The times live on the Triggers page rather than on the node, so changing a schedule never means editing and republishing the graph.
When to use it
- A digest, report or summary that should arrive every morning.
- A sync that should sweep an API every hour.
- Any workflow whose value is that nobody has to remember to run it.
Ports
- Inputs
- None
- Outputs
out
Configuration
- Schedule
note - string · default "Set the times on the Triggers page. Any trigger there can fire this workflow."
Output
Fires out with the trigger's payload, readable as {{ trigger.<field> }}. A trigger with no payload fires with an empty object.
Good to know
Keep reading
- Manual Trigger nodeThe Manual Trigger starts a Novalink workflow from the editor with a test payload, so you can build and debug AI workflows before wiring a real event source.
- Webhook trigger nodeThe Webhook trigger starts a Novalink workflow from an HTTP request. The node exists today; the public webhook endpoint is on the roadmap.
- Getting started with NovalinkCreate a Novalink account, connect your apps and APIs, then generate or build your first AI agent workflow and watch it run in a few minutes.
Build it on the canvas
Create a free account, describe the workflow or wire it yourself, and run it in the browser.