# Building a Workflow in the Visual Builder

> Create custom multi-step workflows for your AI agent using the drag-and-drop visual builder.

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Category: Tools & Workflows

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# Building a Workflow in the Visual Builder

The [workflow builder](/agent-workflow-skills-builder) lets you create multi-step automated sequences by connecting tools on a visual canvas.

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## Getting Started

1. **Open the builder**
   Go to [Workflow Builder](/agent-workflow-skills-builder). You need to be logged in.

2. **Name your workflow**
   Give it a descriptive name and optional description. This is what users see in the marketplace if you publish it.

3. **Add tool nodes**
   Drag tools onto the canvas. Each node represents one tool call in your workflow.

4. **Connect the nodes**
   Draw connections between nodes to define the execution order. Output from one node feeds into the next.

5. **Configure each node**
   Click a node to set its input parameters. You can reference outputs from previous nodes.

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## The Canvas

The canvas is where you design your workflow visually:

- **Nodes** -- Each box is a tool call. It shows the tool name, vendor, and credit cost.
- **Connections** -- Lines between nodes define the data flow and execution order.
- **Drag and zoom** -- Pan around the canvas and zoom in/out to work with large workflows.

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## Publishing

When your workflow is ready:

**Keep it Private** -- Only you can use it. Stays in your dashboard. Good for personal automation.

**Publish it Publicly** -- Gets a page in the marketplace. Other users can discover and remix it. You earn credits when others use it. Gets a shareable URL with your username.

To publish, click **Publish** in the builder and choose a visibility setting.

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## Tips

> TIP: Start simple
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> Build a 2-3 step workflow first to make sure the tools connect properly. You can always add more steps later.

- Make sure all tools in your workflow are in your budget
- Test each tool individually before combining them
- Use descriptive node names so the workflow is easy to understand
- Check that credentials are bound for any tools that require them

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## Next Steps

- [What is a Workflow](/docs/core-concepts/what-is-a-workflow) - Understand workflow concepts
  - [Using Tools and Workflows](/docs/tools-and-workflows/using-tools-and-workflows) - Run workflows with your agent