Node types
Special Nodes
Node types
Special Nodes
Essential entry and exit points for Agent Graphs
Special Nodes are the foundational entry and exit points for every Agent Graph. These nodes have specific roles and behaviors that cannot be modified or deleted.
Start Node
Purpose & Functionality
The Start Node serves as the entry point for all conversations. Every execution flow begins here.
- It is automatically included in every Agent Graph
- Cannot be deleted
- Always has an “initial” label
- Execution always begins at this node
Configuration
The Start Node requires no specific configuration.
Best Practices
- Connect the Start Node to appropriate initial conversation nodes
- Consider different entry points based on conversation channel or context
- For WhatsApp flows, often connect to a WhatsApp Template Node for the first message
End Node
Purpose & Functionality
The End Node represents an immediate termination point for a conversation path.
- It is automatically included in every Agent Graph
- Cannot be deleted
- Always has an “end” label
- When reached, execution immediately stops (in contrast to the Warm End Node which allows for a grace period)
Configuration
The End Node requires no specific configuration.
Comparison: End Node vs. Warm End Node
| Feature | End Node | Warm End Node |
|---|---|---|
| Termination | Immediate | After timeout |
| Final Questions | Not allowed | Permitted within timeout |
| Closing Message | Not built-in (requires preceding node) | Configured in prompt |
| Timeout Setting | N/A | Configurable |
| Use Case | Definitive conclusion | Graceful conclusion |