Flomenco Glossary – Flomenco

Provider

A provider in Flomenco is an external system or service integrated into your media workflow for automation. Integration is established through a connection, allowing seamless interaction with SaaS platforms, media systems, cloud storage solutions, or authentication services. By adding a provider, you enable smooth collaboration and efficient automation within your workflows.

Credential

Credentials in Flomenco are the authentication details required to connect with Providers. These may include API keys, tokens, or user IDs and passwords. Credentials are essential for securely integrating external tools and systems into your workflow.

Flomenco supports multiple credentials for the same Provider, offering flexibility in accessing resources across accounts or with varying permissions. For example, you can add multiple credentials for Google to manage workflows across different Google accounts or to use restricted credentials for specific tasks.

Workflow

A workflow in Flomenco is a series of automated steps that streamline your processes. Workflows are created using Flomenco’s visual, drag-and-drop Canvas, where nodes are arranged to define actions, triggers, and data processing.

Node

Nodes are the building blocks of Flomenco workflows. Each node represents an action, trigger, or operation and can be configured to perform specific tasks or integrate with applications.

Trigger Nodes

Trigger nodes initiate workflows based on defined conditions or events. Flomenco provides various trigger options:

Manual Trigger: Starts workflows manually, offering control during development and testing. Note that complex workflows may impact application performance when executed manually.

Schedule Trigger: Automates workflows on a specific schedule.

Webhook Trigger: Starts workflows based on incoming HTTP/S requests, enabling event-driven automations.

Provider-specific triggers are also available and are detailed in the Nodes section.

Action Nodes

Action nodes perform specific tasks or functions provided by Flomenco or connected Providers.

Media Nodes

Media nodes are designed for media and entertainment workflows, supporting:

Asset Management

Title Management

Rights Management

Scheduling

Order Management

Media Processing and Packaging

Delivery and Distribution

Productivity Nodes

Productivity nodes connect Flomenco with popular productivity tools, such as:

Project management platforms

Communication tools

Cloud storage services

CRM systems

Collaboration apps

Utility Nodes

Utility nodes enhance workflows with capabilities like:

Data manipulation

File operations

Code execution and conversions

Logic and control flow

Canvas

The Canvas is Flomenco’s visual interface for building and managing workflows. It allows you to design, view, and modify workflows with ease.

Template

Templates are pre-built workflows that help you quickly set up common automations, saving time and effort.

Execution

An execution is an instance of a workflow run. Execution details provide insights into node performance, helping you troubleshoot and optimize your workflows.

Event-Driven

Event-driven workflows in Flomenco are triggered by external events, such as Webhook Triggers or specialized Provider Triggers, enabling automated responses to real-time activities.