Overview

Entry point for data input with enhanced field types for rich user interfaces. This node should typically be the first node in workflows that require user-provided parameters.

When to Use

Use this node as the first node when you need to collect input from the user before processing. Essential for interactive workflows that require user-provided data, parameters, or file uploads.

Parameters

• userMessage (optional) - Text input from the user
  • Type: textarea
  • Placeholder: "Enter your message or question..."
  • Example: "Hi, this is John"
• uploadedFile (optional) - File uploaded by the user (returns buffer data)
  • Type: file
  • Placeholder: "Upload a document for processing (optional)"
  • Returns buffer data for downstream processing

Raw Usage Example

{
    name: "User Input Collection",
    description: "Input Node - used to setup input parameters", 
    nodeId: "0",
    operationReference: {
        methodId: "input_node"
    },
    parameters: [
        { name: "userMessage", value: "Enter your input here" }, // User text input
        { name: "uploadedFile", value: null } // Optional file upload
    ]
}

Capabilities

• Standard text input
• Multi-line text input for longer content
• Numeric input with validation
• Dropdown selection with data sources
• File upload that returns buffer data

Advanced Features

• Enhanced field types (text, textarea, number, select, file)
• Validation rules (required, min/max, patterns)
• Data sources for dropdowns (memory, workers, static options)
• File type restrictions with accept patterns
• Placeholder text and help descriptions

Result Access

• {{0.parameterName}} - Access any defined parameter by name
• {{0.userMessage}} - Common pattern for user input
• {{0.uploadedFile}} - Access uploaded file data