Workflows

A workflow is a defined sequence of steps that DAEMI executes automatically. Each step calls a tool from the tool graph — including agent calls, file operations, web searches, or any plugin tool.

Workflows are how you turn recurring, multi-step tasks into one-click (or scheduled) automations.

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When to Use a Workflow

Use a workflow when:

• A task has more than two or three steps and you run it repeatedly
• You want to chain outputs from one tool into inputs for another
• You need scheduled, automated execution
• You want to stream step-by-step results to the Console

Use direct agent chat when:

• The task is exploratory or conversational
• You don't yet know the full shape of what you need

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What a Workflow Looks Like

Workflows are JSON documents stored in DAEMI. Here's a simple research → summary → email workflow:

{
  "id": "weekly_research",
  "name": "Weekly Research Digest",
  "steps": [
    {
      "id": "search",
      "tool": "web_search",
      "params": {
        "query": "AI safety latest developments",
        "limit": 10
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "summarize",
      "tool": "agent_call",
      "params": {
        "agent_id": "aria",
        "prompt": "Summarize these search results into a 3-paragraph digest"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "send",
      "tool": "email_send",
      "params": {
        "to": "kevin@example.com",
        "subject": "Research Digest",
        "body": "See the attached summary"
      }
    }
  ]
}

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Inputs

Workflows accept inputs when triggered:

{
  "inputs": {
    "topic": "AI safety",
    "recipient": "kevin@example.com"
  }
}

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Execution Model

When a workflow runs:

1. Steps execute in order
2. Each step's output is stored and available to subsequent steps
3. A run_id is returned immediately
4. Results stream via SSE: GET /api/workflows/{id}/runs/{run_id}/stream

The non-blocking run model means workflows can run for minutes without blocking the Console.

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Go Deeper

→ Building Workflows

Create and edit workflows in the Console.

→ Running Workflows

Manual runs, SSE streaming, run history.

→ Scheduled Jobs

Automate workflows on a cron schedule.