I have a workflow that starts from a URL, but I can’t proceed until the linked file is retrieved.

This feature ensures your workflow can reliably begin from a URL by retrieving the linked file before continuing. It helps prevent downstream steps from running without the required file, improving consistency and reducing manual intervention.

This feature supports workflows that start from a URL by retrieving the linked file as a prerequisite to moving forward. It is designed for scenarios where later steps depend on having the actual file content available, not just a link. You provide a URL as the starting input, and the workflow waits until the linked file is successfully retrieved. Once retrieval is complete, the workflow can proceed using the fetched file as an input to subsequent steps. This reduces the risk of failures caused by missing or unavailable files and avoids the need to manually download and re-upload content. It is especially useful when working with documents shared via direct links, downloadable assets, or files hosted on internal or external systems. Teams can use it to automate processing of reports, images, datasets, or attachments referenced by URL. The feature improves reliability by ensuring prerequisites are met before execution continues. It also streamlines URL-driven automation by making file acquisition an explicit, dependable part of the workflow.