Workflow explained — A sequence of connected work steps
A workflow passes work through steps such as input, processing, checking and output. It can combine AI, ordinary software and human review.
An everyday example
A new article is collected, summarized by AI, reviewed by a person and then published.
When you’ll encounter it
Map the steps, trigger and failure handling when a task repeatedly follows a similar process.
What to watch for
AI workflows often follow predefined routes, while agents can choose subsequent actions. Automated steps still need clear permissions and ways to pause.
Related terms & sources
Prepared from the public sources below. Examples illustrate the concept. Reviewed on 2026-10-15.