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How Flows Work in Promptitude

Discover how to automate your AI tasks by connecting prompts and tools in sequential steps with Promptitude's new Flows feature.

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Written by Promptitude Team
Updated over a week ago

Flows in Promptitude allow you to connect multiple prompts and tools into a seamless sequence, creating sophisticated AI systems without any coding.

By linking together components you've already created in your account, you can automate complex processes and generate refined results in just a few steps. This powerful feature helps you build complete workflows where information passes naturally from one step to the next.

Understanding the Basics of Flows

Flows operate as a linear chain of components that execute in sequence:

  1. Step-by-Step Execution: When you activate a flow, each component runs in the order you've defined

  2. Data Passing: The output from one step becomes available as input for subsequent steps

  3. Final Result: Once all steps complete, you receive the result in your chosen format

During the Beta phase, you can include up to 10 steps in a single flow. This limit helps ensure optimal performance and reasonable execution times while preventing system overload.

✏️ Creating Your First Flow

Getting started with Flows is straightforward:

  1. Navigate to the Flows section in your Promptitude dashboard

  2. Click "Create New Flow" and provide a descriptive name

  3. Add your first step by selecting a prompt or tool from your account

  4. Configure the step settings, including any variables or parameters

  5. Add subsequent steps and define how data passes between them

  6. Set your desired output format (text, formatted text, or JSON)

  7. Save and test your flow to ensure it works as expected

The Power of Dynamic Variables

One of the most valuable features of Flows is the ability to use dynamic variable selection. This means you can:

  • Pass data between steps seamlessly

  • Use outputs from previous steps as inputs for later ones

  • Create chains of data that flow naturally through your automation

  • Build recognizable patterns that make your workflows intuitive

📌 Practical Applications

Flows can transform how you use AI in your business.

  • Content creation pipeline: Generate an article outline, expand each section, then polish the final text

  • Customer support automation: Analyze support tickets, categorize issues, and generate personalized responses

  • Data processing workflow: Extract information from documents, transform it into specific formats, and summarize key points

  • Research assistant: Search for information on topics, analyze findings, and create comprehensive reports

✅ Best Practices for Effective Flows

To maximize the value of your Promptitude flows:

  • Start simple: Begin with 2-3 step flows before building more complex workflows

  • Name steps clearly: Use descriptive names that indicate what each step accomplishes

  • Test thoroughly: Check your flow with various inputs to ensure consistent results

  • Monitor performance: Review logs to identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies

  • Refine iteratively: Improve your flows over time based on results and feedback

As you explore Flows in Promptitude, remember that this feature is designed to be accessible to non-developers. You don't need coding knowledge to create powerful AI systems—just your understanding of the processes you want to automate and the prompts and tools you've already created in your account.

If you encounter any challenges while building your flows, Promptitude's support team is ready to help you optimize your workflows and achieve your automation goals.

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