Sleep Node

The Sleep Node is used to pause a workflow for a specific duration before continuing to the next step. It works synchronously, meaning the workflow will wait until the given time has passed and then proceed automatically.

This is useful when you need short delays between actions, such as throttling API calls, sequencing tasks, or adding small wait times in retry logic.

Functionalities

• Pauses workflow execution for a set time.

• Supports two units of time:

  • Milliseconds

  • Seconds

• Accepts both static numeric values (e.g., 2, 500) and dynamic token values (e.g., variables or attributes from previous nodes).

• Works synchronously—no external triggers or callbacks required.

Configuration Setup

1. Add the Sleep Node from the controls menu.

2. Sleep Amount

   • Enter a number (e.g., 500, 2).

   • Or insert a dynamic numeric token (e.g., a variable or output from another node).

3. Sleep Unit

   • Select either Milliseconds or Seconds.

4. Save the configuration. The workflow will now pause for the defined duration at runtime.

Example

Scenario: Adding a 2-second delay before making an API call

• Sleep Amount: 2

• Sleep Unit: Seconds

• Behavior: The workflow pauses for 2 seconds, then proceeds to the API request node.

Scenario: Using a variable for delay

• Sleep Amount: {{SetVariable.waitTime}}

• Sleep Unit: Milliseconds

• Behavior: The pause duration is taken dynamically from the variable waitTime.

Conclusion

The Sleep Node provides a simple way to add short, synchronous pauses in your workflow. It helps control timing between steps, avoid overloading external systems, and implement retry logic with controlled delays. By supporting both static and dynamic values, it adapts to a wide range of use cases without complexity.