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What is a flow node?

A flow node is a single step in a chatbot flow, connected to other nodes by edges that define what happens next. Node types cover talking (text, media, template, buttons, list, WhatsApp Flow form), deciding (condition, delay, AI response), doing (update contact, tag, assign, move stage, webhook, create lead or appointment) and ending (human handoff, end).

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

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  1. Why it matters
  2. In VGraple CRM
  3. Related terms

AUTOMATION AND AI

Flow node

A flow node is a single step in a chatbot flow, connected to other nodes by edges that define what happens next. Node types cover talking (text, media, template, buttons, list, WhatsApp Flow form), deciding (condition, delay, AI response), doing (update contact, tag, assign, move stage, webhook, create lead or appointment) and ending (human handoff, end).

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Flow node in one line

Why it matters

Node types define what a bot can do without code. A builder with only message nodes makes a menu; one with conditions, CRM actions and webhooks makes a process. Knowing the node set is the fastest way to judge whether a flow can be built at all.

In VGraple CRM

The builder has 16 node types with per-node settings and a preview of what the customer sees; the node reference documents every one with examples. Nodes can read and write contact fields, tags, stages and custom fields, so the flow and the CRM stay in sync.

Chatbot flow, Keyword trigger, Interactive message, Automation rule.

Frequently asked questions

Can a node call an external API?
Yes. The webhook node posts data to a URL and can wait for the response to branch on.
Is there a loop node?
No. Loops are built with conditions that route back; loop guards stop runaway repetition.
Can one node send to several channels?
A flow runs on the channel it was triggered on; the same flow can be attached to several channels.

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