Storage for Flows is a built-in utility that acts as a simple, persistent memory for your automation. It allows you to store small pieces of information - like counters, status flags, or temporary data - and retrieve them later, even across different runs or different flows.
By using Keys (unique labels) and Values (the information itself), you can track metrics, manage state, and pass data across multiple runs seamlessly.
To use Storage for Flows, you must first have a connection. This connection allows you to have your own partition for storage.
Start by Storage as your action application, then press the Connect button.
Next, input the connection name and click Connect to save your connection.
Next, you can choose one of the available events:
1. Set Value
With this action can store new information or update what's already there.
How it works: You need to provide a unique name (Key) and the information (Value) you want to save.
Why use it: This is the primary way to "remember" information to reuse later in a workflow or to share data between different steps.
2. Get Value
With this action you can retrieve data that was previously saved in your storage service.
How it works: You just need to know the unique name (Key) associated with the information you need.
Why use it: This helps your process remember details from previous steps or times, keeping track of everything you need.
3. Set Value If
With this action you can update stored information only if it meets specific conditions.
How it works: Provide a Key, a Value, and an Operator (the condition). The update happens only if the condition is true.
Why use it: Great for things like updating a "High Score" or "Last Record Processed" when certain criteria are met.
4. Increment Value
With this action you can automatically increase a stored number without needing to calculate the new total manually.
How it works: Provide the name (Key) and how much to add. If you don’t say how much, it adds 1.
Why use it: Useful for counting, like daily activities, leads, or inventory.
5. Remove Value
With this action you can permanently delete a data entry from your storage.
How it works: Provide the specific Key of the information you want to delete.
Why use it: Use this to clear out temporary information or reset after a task is finished.