Triggers in Vector Shift are the second type of pipeline, which are designed to run something when a specific event occurs. Unlike standard pipelines that map inputs to outputs, triggers are event-driven, meaning they are triggered by a specific action or condition.

There are three main types of triggers in Vector Shift:

1. Email Triggers: These triggers are designed to run when a new email arrives in a specified mailbox, such as the inbox. This can be used to automate tasks like generating draft responses, forwarding emails to the right team members, or creating tasks based on the email content.

2. Cron Job Triggers: These triggers allow you to schedule tasks to run at specific intervals, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. This can be useful for automating recurring tasks like generating reports, sending updates, or performing maintenance.

3. Conversational Triggers: These triggers are used in conversational pipelines, where you define the steps and logic for a conversational flow. Triggers in this context are used to determine when to move to the next step in the conversation, based on user input or other conditions.

To set up a trigger in Vector Shift, you first need to select the trigger event, such as "New Email" or "Cron Job". Then, you can configure the specific details of the trigger, such as the mailbox to monitor or the schedule for a cron job. Once the trigger is set up, you can build the rest of the pipeline to handle the triggered event, such as processing the email content, executing a task, or continuing a conversation.

Triggers are a powerful feature in Vector Shift, allowing you to automate a wide range of tasks and processes based on specific events or conditions. By leveraging triggers, you can streamline your workflows and free up time to focus on more strategic initiatives.

The Gmail trigger is designed to run a pipeline when a new email arrives in a specified mailbox. To set up the Gmail trigger, follow these steps:

1. Authenticate the trigger by signing into your Google account and going through the OAuth flow.
2. Select the mailbox that the trigger will monitor. The most commonly used mailbox is the inbox, where new emails arrive.
3. Enable the "Enable Automation" toggle to ensure the trigger is active and the pipeline will run when a new email is received.
4. After configuring the trigger, make sure to deploy the changes to fully activate the automation.

Once the Gmail trigger is set up, you can build a workflow that processes the incoming email, such as automatically generating a draft response, retrieving relevant information from a knowledge base, and sending the response back to the original email thread.

To build the automation workflow, we'll follow these steps:

1. Set up the Gmail Trigger: The workflow will be triggered when a new email arrives in the inbox. We'll authenticate with Google and select the inbox mailbox to monitor.

2. Create a Knowledge Base: We'll create a knowledge base by scraping the Vector Shift homepage to provide context about the platform.

3. Use the Email Contents to Search the Knowledge Base: We'll extract the contents of the incoming email and use it to search the knowledge base for relevant information.

4. Generate the Email Response: We'll use an OpenAI language model to generate the email response, using the context from the knowledge base. The response will be written in the body of the email.

5. Send the Email Draft: Finally, we'll use the Gmail node to send the generated email draft back to the original sender, keeping the same email thread.

By following these steps, we can create an automated workflow that responds to incoming emails about Vector Shift with relevant information, saving time and providing a personalized experience for the user.

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In this section, we have explored the concept of triggers in Vector Shift, a no-code AI workflow builder. Triggers are a powerful feature that allow you to run specific actions when certain events occur, such as the arrival of a new email.

We have discussed the three main types of triggers available in Vector Shift: email triggers, cron job triggers, and conversational triggers. We have focused on the email trigger, demonstrating how to set up a workflow that automatically creates draft emails in response to new emails received in your inbox.

The workflow we have built uses a knowledge base to provide context about Vector Shift, which is then used by an OpenAI language model to generate the email body. The draft email is then sent back to the original sender, completing the automation process.

This example showcases the flexibility and capabilities of Vector Shift's trigger feature, allowing you to automate various tasks and workflows based on specific events. As mentioned, Vector Shift is continuously expanding its trigger options, so be sure to stay up-to-date with the latest developments.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the Vector Shift team. Thank you for your time and attention.