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Workflows

Workflows are the foundation of WRLDWIDE AI. They let you chain AI operations, process content at scale, and automate repetitive tasks — all through a visual interface. The platform supports two workflow modes: Dark Factory for pre-built content pipelines, and the Node System for custom workflows.

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Workflow Types

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Dark Factory Workflows

Pre-built pipelines optimized for e-commerce content production. Upload a product image and generate a complete content suite automatically.
  • Product photography and videos
  • UGC-style ads
  • Social media kits
  • Brand assets
Best for: E-commerce brands launching products, creating ad creatives, and scaling content production. Access: Dark Factory

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Node System Workflows

Build custom workflows from scratch using 36 node types. Chain AI operations, add conditional logic, and create reusable templates.
  • Custom image and video pipelines
  • Batch processing
  • Conditional branching
  • Scheduled automation
Best for: Power users building custom pipelines, agencies with specific workflows, and automation scenarios. Access: Node System

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Workflow Lifecycle

  1. Create — Build or select a workflow
  2. Configure — Set parameters, inputs, and options
  3. Validate — Check for errors and missing required fields
  4. Execute — Run the workflow and monitor progress
  5. Review — View, download, and share results
  6. Iterate — Save as template or re-run with modifications

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Building Workflows

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Starting Points

From Scratch

Start with an empty canvas. Add nodes, connect them, and configure each step manually.

From Template

Browse 60+ marketplace templates. Clone and customize for your needs.

From Recipe

Use Dark Factory recipes. Pre-configured service combinations for common use cases.

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Workflow Components

ComponentPurposeExample
InputsStarting dataProduct image, text prompt, video file
ProcessorsTransform dataGenerate image, remove background, upscale
LogicControl flowIf/else conditions, filters, merges
OutputsFinal resultsDownloadable assets, shared posts, scheduled jobs

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Running Workflows

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Execution Modes

Single Run
  • Process one input through the workflow
  • Best for testing and one-off content
  • Results appear immediately
Batch Run
  • Process multiple inputs simultaneously
  • Uses List Node or Dark Factory batch mode
  • More efficient credit usage
  • Progress tracked per item

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Credit Deduction

Credits are deducted as each node executes:
  • Image generation: 1–4 credits per image
  • Video generation: 8–24 credits per video
  • Processing: 1–5 credits per operation
  • Logic nodes: Free
Credit calculation: The workflow shows estimated credits before you run.

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Execution Status

StatusMeaning
QueuedWaiting for resources
RunningCurrently processing
CompleteFinished successfully
FailedError occurred
CancelledUser stopped execution

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Automation

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Cron Scheduling

Schedule workflows to run automatically: 
[Cron Schedule Node] → [Your Workflow] → [Output/Share]
Common patterns:
  • Daily content generation (0 9 * * *)
  • Weekly reports (0 9 * * 1)
  • Hourly monitoring (0 * * * *)
Access: Add a Cron Schedule Node to any workflow, or use the Schedule tab in Dark Factory.

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Triggers

Future capability (on roadmap): React to events
  • New product added to Shopify
  • Trending content detected
  • Competitor ad spotted

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Workflow Patterns

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Pattern: Generate + Enhance

[Prompt] → [Generate Image] → [Upscale] → [Export]
Use case: Create high-quality product images at 4K resolution.

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Pattern: Batch Process

[List (10 files)] → [Process] → [Export All]
Use case: Process an entire product catalog automatically.

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Pattern: Conditional Route

[Input] → [If/Else: Is video?]
        → YES → [Video Processing]
        → NO → [Image Processing]
        → [Merge] → [Export]
Use case: Handle mixed media inputs with different processing paths.

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Pattern: Scheduled Content

[Cron: Daily 9am] → [Generate Post] → [Social Share]
Use case: Auto-generate and post daily social content.

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Managing Workflows

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Workspaces

Save workflows as named workspaces:
  • Auto-saved drafts
  • Named templates
  • Shared team workflows
  • Marketplace submissions

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Templates

Save successful workflows as templates:
  • Name and description
  • Default parameters
  • Thumbnail preview
  • Privacy (private, team, public)

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Versioning

Track changes to workflows:
  • Save versions at milestones
  • Compare versions
  • Revert to previous version
  • See edit history

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Best Practices

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Performance

Process multiple items in parallel rather than running the workflow multiple times. List nodes are more efficient and cost-effective.
Run workflows on 1–3 items before processing 100. Verify outputs match expectations before committing credits to large batches.
Don’t overpay for quality you don’t need. Flux 2 Pro is excellent but costs more credits. Recraft V3 is cheaper and great for many use cases.
If a workflow fails mid-way, cached results let you resume from the last successful node instead of starting over.

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Organization

Use descriptive names like “Product Photo to 4K Video” instead of “Workflow_v2_final.”
Document what the workflow does, expected inputs, and typical outputs. Your future self will thank you.
Tag workflows by type, client, or project for easier discovery.

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Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

  • Check all required fields (marked with *) are filled
  • Verify inputs are properly connected
  • Ensure sufficient credits are available
  • Check for circular dependencies in logic nodes
  • Review prompt quality — specific prompts yield better results
  • Check model settings — quality tier affects output
  • Verify input data quality — AI outputs depend on input quality
  • Test individual nodes to isolate the issue
  • Video generation takes 2–5 minutes per clip
  • Batch processes scale linearly with item count
  • Some models are slower than others (noted in model selectors)
  • Check if running in parallel or sequence
  • Check the execution log for error messages
  • Some processing failures still consume credits (AI provider costs)
  • Contact support with your run ID for credit review

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Next Steps

Dark Factory

Pre-built pipelines for product content

Node System

Build custom workflows with 36 nodes

Quick Start

Create your first workflow

Pricing

Credit allocations by tier