workflow_create
Create automated workflows in Apollo.io that trigger actions based on events or schedules for contacts, accounts, or opportunities.
Instructions
Create a new workflow automation.
Workflows trigger actions based on events or schedules.
Args:
name: Workflow name
trigger_type: "event" or "schedule" (default: "event")
model_type: "Contact", "Account", or "Opportunity" (default: "Contact")
trigger_events: List of trigger events (for event-based workflows):
- "contact_saved_or_created" - When a contact is saved/created
- "contact_updated" - When contact fields change
- "contact_added_to_list" - When added to a list
- "contact_added_to_sequence" - When added to a sequence
- "contact_finished_sequence" - When sequence completes
- "contact_changed_jobs" - When job change detected
- "call_logged" - When a call is logged
actions: List of actions to perform. Each action has:
- type: "add_to_sequence", "add_to_list", "update_field",
"create_task", "send_webhook", "remove_from_sequence"
- config: Action-specific configuration
enrollment_filters: Filters to determine which contacts qualify
active: Whether to activate immediately
first_run_on: Date for first run (ISO format, e.g., "2026-01-08").
Required for schedule-based workflows.
Returns:
Created workflow details
Example:
workflow_create(
name="New Lead Nurture",
trigger_type="event",
trigger_events=["contact_saved_or_created"],
actions=[
{"type": "add_to_sequence", "config": {"sequence_id": "abc123"}}
]
)
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | ||
| trigger_type | No | event | |
| model_type | No | Contact | |
| trigger_events | No | ||
| actions | No | ||
| enrollment_filters | No | ||
| active | No | ||
| first_run_on | No |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |