Can you add a timer node to trigger a workflow at regular intervals? #4713

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opened 2026-02-21 18:07:41 -05:00 by yindo · 2 comments
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Originally created by @yifeiaaa on GitHub (Jul 21, 2024).

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1. Is this request related to a challenge you're experiencing? Tell me about your story.

Proposal Functionality:
Add timer nodes to Dify for automated workflows with timed execution, such as data synchronization, report generation, etc.

Expected Functions:
1.Users can set schedules for one-time or recurring execution.
2.Supports daily, weekly, monthly or customized intervals.
3.Ensures robustness of workflow execution, even during network outages or maintenance.

Use Cases:
For example, automatically perform database synchronization at night without manual intervention.

Benefits:
1.Automate repetitive tasks.
2.Improve efficiency and reliability of data processing.
3.Reduce the need for manual operations.

This feature will enhance Dify's automation capabilities and fulfill users' needs for timed operations.

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Originally created by @yifeiaaa on GitHub (Jul 21, 2024). ### Self Checks - [X] I have searched for existing issues [search for existing issues](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues), including closed ones. - [X] I confirm that I am using English to submit this report (我已阅读并同意 [Language Policy](https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/1542)). - [X] 请务必使用英文提交 Issue,否则会被关闭。谢谢!:) - [X] Please do not modify this template :) and fill in all the required fields. ### 1. Is this request related to a challenge you're experiencing? Tell me about your story. Proposal Functionality: Add timer nodes to Dify for automated workflows with timed execution, such as data synchronization, report generation, etc. Expected Functions: 1.Users can set schedules for one-time or recurring execution. 2.Supports daily, weekly, monthly or customized intervals. 3.Ensures robustness of workflow execution, even during network outages or maintenance. Use Cases: For example, automatically perform database synchronization at night without manual intervention. Benefits: 1.Automate repetitive tasks. 2.Improve efficiency and reliability of data processing. 3.Reduce the need for manual operations. This feature will enhance Dify's automation capabilities and fulfill users' needs for timed operations. ### 2. Additional context or comments _No response_ ### 3. Can you help us with this feature? - [ ] I am interested in contributing to this feature.
yindo added the 💪 enhancement label 2026-02-21 18:07:41 -05:00
yindo closed this issue 2026-02-21 18:07:41 -05:00
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@crazywoola commented on GitHub (Jul 21, 2024):

Duplicated https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/5697

@crazywoola commented on GitHub (Jul 21, 2024): Duplicated https://github.com/langgenius/dify/issues/5697
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@leochen-g commented on GitHub (Dec 19, 2024):

You can use this project to make schedule. https://github.com/leochen-g/dify-schedule

@leochen-g commented on GitHub (Dec 19, 2024): You can use this project to make schedule. https://github.com/leochen-g/dify-schedule
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Reference: langgenius/dify#4713