Running and Testing a Workflow

Once your workflow is built, you can run it directly in PropellerDeck to see how it behaves, monitor progress in real time, and diagnose any issues.

Switching Between Edit Mode and Run Mode

At the top of the workflow canvas, you will see a mode toggle. By default, the canvas opens in Edit mode, where you can add, move, and configure nodes. Click the toggle to switch to Run mode when you are ready to execute the workflow.

Running the Workflow

In Run mode, click the Run button in the top toolbar. If your workflow has an Input node, you will be prompted to provide the starting data — for example, a message, a document, or a structured payload. Submit the input to begin execution.

Watching Execution Progress

As the workflow runs, each node highlights visually on the canvas to show its current state:

• Waiting — the node has not yet been reached
• Running — the node is actively processing
• Complete — the node finished successfully
• Error — the node encountered a problem

This real-time visual feedback helps you follow exactly where execution is at any moment.

Using Debug Mode

To troubleshoot unexpected behavior, enable Debug mode from the Run mode toolbar. In Debug mode, execution pauses at each node so you can inspect the data flowing in and out before proceeding to the next step. This makes it straightforward to identify where a problem originates.

Execution Reports

After a workflow run completes, PropellerDeck generates an Execution Report. The report shows per-node metrics including duration, input data, output data, and any errors encountered. Access past reports from the Execution History panel in the sidebar.

For help building and connecting your workflow before running it, see Creating a Workflow.