What are Triggers in Automations?

Automation Triggers are the first building block of an automation. Automation triggers define when an automation is run and will always run in the background regardless of if the Layer app is open.

To create an automation, navigate to the Automations heading the the left sidenav, and click to Create an Automation. Every automation requires exactly one trigger.

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Element is Created


This trigger is run when any element is created within the specified category.

Element is Updated


This trigger is run when a specific element is updated. Optionally, the trigger can watch for one or more specific fields on the element to be updated. If any specific field(s) are selected, the trigger will only fire when those field(s) are updated.

Element in Category is Updated


This trigger is run when any element within a specified category is updated. Optionally, the trigger can watch for one or more specific fields within the category to be updated. If any specific field(s) are selected, the trigger will only fire when those field(s) are updated.

Element Matches a Filter