---
title: Workflow Input
description: Ask the customer one clear question and turn their answer into data your workflow can use.
source: https://www.edgaze.ai/docs/builder/nodes/input
section: builder
---
# Workflow Input

> Ask the customer one clear question and turn their answer into data your workflow can use.

## Overview

Workflow Input is where customer data enters your product. It shows a question in the run modal and passes the answer downstream as structured data.

Use it whenever your workflow starts with something the customer must provide: a prompt, a URL, a file, or a choice from a list.

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workflow-input
```

## Ports

- **Output , Data:** The customer's answer, ready for the next block. No inputs; this block starts the flow.

## Inspector

- **Question:** What you ask the customer. Keep it direct and outcome-focused.
- **Input Type:** How the answer is collected , text, long paragraph, number, URL, dropdown, file upload (up to 5MB), or JSON.
- **Description:** Optional help text shown under the question , examples, limits, or format hints.
- **Dropdown options:** When Input Type is Dropdown, define the choices the customer sees.

## Tips

- Ask for only what the workflow actually needs.
- Match the input type to the answer shape , do not use JSON when a short text field is clearer.
- Use the description for examples or constraints, not to repeat the question.
- Place this block at the start of any branch that depends on customer input.

## Related

- [Workflow Studio](/docs/builder/workflow-studio)