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Nodes Overview

Flowfile's nodes are the building blocks of your data pipeline. Each node performs a specific operation, allowing you to load, transform, combine, summarize, and output data without writing code.

By connecting nodes together, you can create flexible and scalable workflows to process data efficiently.

Node Categories

Flowfile nodes are grouped into five main categories:

  • Input Nodes – Load data from files, databases, or external sources.
  • Transform Nodes – Modify, clean, and reshape your data.
  • Combine Nodes – Merge, join, or match multiple datasets.
  • Aggregate Nodes – Summarize, group, and compute metrics.
  • Output Nodes – Save data to files or explore it interactively.

How Nodes Work

Each node is designed to be intuitive and consistent, ensuring a smooth workflow experience:

✔ Clear inputs and outputs – Easily understand what data flows into and out of each node.
✔ Visual feedback – Monitor the data transformation process.
✔ Preview capability – Inspect results before applying changes.
✔ Error handling – Validate and debug data issues efficiently.

Flowfile’s node-based approach makes data processing fast, flexible, and code-free, helping you build powerful data pipelines with ease.