Input Node
An input node holds the playbook execution at any point and requests users to provide information such as file paths, passwords, or other configuration details to execute the playbook. You can use the dynamic path to fetch the input passed to an input node and use it in any other node of the playbook. For more information, see Use Dynamic Paths.
Sample Process
Steps
To configure an input node, follow these steps:
From the Nodes list, drag and drop the Input node to the canvas.
In the Node Details tab, configure the following node details:
In Basic Info, enter the following details:
Node Title: Enter a title for the node.
Description: Add a brief description of the node. It is recommended to add a relevant description for the node as analysts can use this for their reference.
Abort playbook if this node fails: Select this option to terminate the playbook if the node fails to execute.
In Input Parameters, configure the following fields:
Field Title: Enter the field title. For example, Access ID.
Field Identifier: Enter the unique identifier for the input field. For example, access_id.
Field Type: Select the field type of the input parameter. The available options are Integer, Float, Text, Password, Boolean, Date, Any, Single Select, and Multi Select.
Note
If a boolean field type is selected, you can approve or reject playbook execution directly from email notifications. This eliminates the need to sign in to Orchestrate for playbook approvals.
If you select Single Select or Multi Select field type, then you can add options that users can select to resume playbook execution, using one of the following options:
Input Options: Enter the input options the user can select to resume the playbook execution. During playbook execution, the selected options will be used as input for the next node. To add more options, click Add Options.
Dynamic Options: Enter the dynamic path to retrieve the input options the user can select to resume the playbook execution. Ensure the dynamic path is valid and returns the values in a list format.
During playbook execution, the selected options will be used as input to the next node. If the dynamic path retrieves more than 100 options, the playbook node execution will fail.
Note
You can add a maximum of 100 options.
Description: Enter the description of the field title. The description can be the details of the field title or how to retrieve the value of the input.
Mandatory Parameter: Enable this option to mark the input parameter as mandatory.
Note
If you have selected Dynamic Options in the Field Type and the dynamic path returns an empty list, ensure this input parameter is not marked as mandatory.
To add additional input parameters, click +Parameter.
Enable Notifications toggle to notify users to enter the input value through the platform. Select Recipient User Groups and add a Subject and Description.
Click Save.