Direct Reply (Agentflow Node)

The Direct Reply node in InnoSynth-Forjinn's Agentflow allows your workflow to send an immediate, predefined message directly to the user. This node is designed for scenarios where you need to provide a quick response, confirmation, or a specific piece of information without requiring further AI processing or complex logic.

Purpose

The Direct Reply node is useful for:

• Immediate Confirmations: "Your request has been received."
• Simple Answers: "The current time is X."
• Error Messages: "I'm sorry, I couldn't complete that request."
• Ending a Flow: Concluding a conversation with a final statement.
• Redirecting Users: Providing instructions or links to other resources.

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Configuration Parameters

The Direct Reply node has a single, straightforward configuration parameter:

1. Message (Required)

• Label: Message
• Type: string
• Description: The exact message content that will be sent directly to the user. This field supports variables, allowing you to include dynamic information from other parts of your workflow (e.g., Hello {{userName}}, your order {{orderId}} has been placed.).

Inputs & Outputs

• Input: The Direct Reply node typically receives an input from a preceding node, which might contain variables to be used in the message.
• Output: This node does not have a visible output port on the canvas, as its primary function is to send a message directly to the user and often terminate a specific branch of the workflow. The hideOutput property is set to true.

Example Usage: Order Confirmation

Imagine a chatflow where a user places an order, and you want to send an immediate confirmation.

1. Connect a node that processes the order (e.g., a custom function that interacts with an e-commerce API) to the input of a Direct Reply node.
2. Configure Message: In the Direct Reply node, set the message to:

   Thank you for your order, {{userName}}! Your order number is {{orderId}}. We've sent a confirmation email to {{userEmail}}.
   

   (Assuming userName, orderId, and userEmail are variables passed from the previous node or available in the flow state.)

When the order processing node completes, the user will instantly receive this confirmation message.