The Input Node is the foundation of any workflow in Dume AI. It lets you define all the dynamic fields that a user must provide when triggering a workflow — such as the topic of a post, type of audience, desired tone, and more.
Configuration Options Each input field added to this node supports, for exmaple:
Field Description Type Required? post_topicThe main subject of the content string ✅ goalPurpose of the post select ✅ audience_typeWho you’re targeting select ✅ toneDesired tone (e.g., formal, fun) select ✅
Field Types Supported
string – Plain text input.number – Numeric input.boolean – True/False switches.select – Dropdown menu with predefined values.object – JSON-like structure for complex data (advanced).array – Lists of items (coming soon).
Please note: Default vaules of the variables are picked if the workflow is scheduled.
Practical Use Cases
Social Media Post Generator Field Value post_topic“AI Tools for Founders” goal“Engagement” audience_type“Startup Founders” tone“Professional”
Use these values to generate a LinkedIn post with an engaging hook, body, and CTA.
Ad Copy Generator Field Value post_topic“Productivity App for Teams” goal“Lead Generation” audience_type“Remote Managers” tone“Energetic”
Feed this input into LLM and Template nodes to generate ad titles, descriptions, and call-to-actions. How It Works With Other Nodes
Refer to inputs in LLM Nodes using /post_topic, /goal, etc.
Use inputs in Condition Nodes for branching logic.
Populate Templates dynamically with user data.
Best Practices
Mark all essential fields as required to avoid runtime errors.Use Select type to create fixed options.
Avoid using long, ambiguous string fields when options can be structured.Test with different combinations of inputs to ensure downstream nodes handle variability.Provide Description for each field, which helps undertand more about the input.
