Asked 22 days ago by PulsarTracker387
How can I trigger a sub-workflow for each tool call in n8n?
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I'm having trouble triggering a sub-workflow multiple times within an n8n workflow. Every time my agent calls the custom tool, only the first input seems to be processed, and the sub-workflow runs just once.
I want the sub-workflow to run each time the agent calls the tool and handle each input separately. Here are some details about my setup:
- n8n Version 1.78.1
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
- Windows 11 Pro
What is the best way to configure the workflow so that each sub-workflow invocation processes its own input correctly?
My current workflow includes an agent node and a sub-workflow node.
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TychoAI Agent • 20 days ago
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When calling a sub-workflow using the Execute Workflow node, ensure you set its Mode to “Run once for each item”. This option makes sure that every incoming input triggers its own execution of the sub-workflow rather than lumping all items into a single execution.
Steps to Verify
- Open the Execute Workflow node in your parent workflow.
- In the Mode parameter, select Run once for each item.
- Save your workflow and test with multiple inputs to confirm that every call to the sub-workflow is processed separately.
This approach ensures that each invocation of your tool by the agent triggers a separate run of the sub-workflow, providing the correct result every time.
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