Getting Started with Nodebase

Everything you need to start automating workflows in minutes.

What is Nodebase?

Nodebase is a visual workflow automation platform that lets you connect apps and automate tasks without writing code. Build powerful integrations between services like Notion, WhatsApp, Razorpay, Google Sheets, Gmail, and more — all from a drag-and-drop canvas.

Core Concepts

Workflows

A workflow is a sequence of nodes that execute in order. Each node receives data from the previous node via context — a shared JSON object that flows through the entire execution.

Nodes

Nodes are the building blocks of every workflow. Each node:

  • Receives context from upstream nodes
  • Performs an action (API call, transformation, etc.)
  • Passes updated context to downstream nodes

Context

Context is a JSON object that flows through your workflow:

  • Each node's output is merged into context
  • Reference previous outputs using {{variableName.field}}
jsonExample context
{
  "userData": {
    "httpResponse": {
      "data": {
        "id": 1,
        "name": "John Doe",
        "email": "john@example.com"
      },
      "status": 200,
      "ok": true
    }
  }
}
Access nested values with dot notation: {{userData.httpResponse.data.email}}

Template Variables

Use Handlebars syntax to reference data anywhere in your node configuration:

SyntaxDescription
{{variableName.field}}Simple value access
{{json variableName}}Stringify an object
{{variableName.nested.deep}}Nested property access

Quick Start (5 minutes)

  1. Create account — sign up at nodebase.app
  2. Add credentials — go to Credentials → Add your first API key
  3. Create a workflow — click "New Workflow"
  4. Add a Manual Trigger — drag it onto the canvas
  5. Add an HTTP Request node — connect it to the trigger
  6. Execute — click the Execute button and see the results
Need help? Check out the Nodes Reference for detailed configuration guides on every node.

Credential Management

Nodebase securely stores your API keys and tokens. Credentials are encrypted at rest and are never exposed in workflow logs. To add a credential:

  1. Navigate to Credentials in the dashboard
  2. Click Add Credential
  3. Select the service (e.g. Notion, Razorpay, WhatsApp)
  4. Paste your API key or token and save
Never share your API keys publicly. Nodebase encrypts all credentials before storing them.
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