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Our glossary is organized alphabetically, with each tab containing 2-3 letters. Click through the tabs to find your term that stars with the corresponding letter.
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Actions
Actions are specific tasks that live inside a workflow in Rewst. Actions are grabbed from the menu, dragged onto the workflow UI, and executed as a task when the workflow runs.
API
Short for Application Programming Interface, an API is a set of protocols that allow actions on a platform in a programmatic manner. APIs power Rewst's integrations, enabling actions that workflows perform.
Automation
Automation refers to the process of using technology, including Rewst's platform, to perform repetitive tasks without human intervention. It enables businesses to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency by automating various processes, from simple notifications to complex multi-step workflows.
Context Variables
Context variables are variables accessed via the CTX prefix within a running workflow in Rewst, for dynamic processing.
Crate
A Crate is a pre-built automation. Crates within Rewst contain workflows, forms, triggers, templates, and scripts bundled together for easy deployment.
Crate Marketplace
The Rewst Crate Marketplace is the area of the Rewst platform where users can find and install Crates, offering a range of pre-built automation solutions.
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Filter
Specific to Rewst's extension of Jinja, filters are python functions surfaced in the platform and used to modify variables or expressions within a workflow, providing additional control over data processing.
Form
A form is a way to collect data within Rewst. Forms can contain static and dynamic fields to retrieve information, which is then passed into the workflow upon submission. End-users can be given Form URLs to fill out necessary information prior to triggering a workflow's execution.
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HTTP Request Method
This specifies the action to be performed on a resource within an API, e.g., GET (retrieve data), POST (create data), PUT (update data), DELETE (remove data).
Integration
Integrations in Rewst allow the platform to connect and communicate with other software or services. Through integrations, Rewst can interact with various third-party applications, such as your PSA, RMM, email platforms, or cloud services, enabling you to extend the functionality of your automations and create more cohesive experiences.
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Jinja
Jinja is a templating language used in Rewst for processing data within workflows. Based on Python, Jinja allows for more powerful manipulation of data, including filtering and custom formatting.
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Organization
A group or entity within the Rewst platform that may have its own variables, forms, workflows, and users, organizations enable multi-tenanted management and customization of the platform according to specific client needs.
Organization Variables
Also known as org variables, these are specific variables used within an organization or sub-organization in Rewst. They can be referenced in workflows and may be inherited or overridden by sub-organizations.
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Template
In Rewst, templates are used as a central store for repeated text, allowing for consistency across different actions and workflows.
Transitions
Transitions are elements found at the bottom of every action in Rewst that determine the path the workflow will take. Transitions can be based on success, failure, always, or custom-defined Jinja conditions.
Triggers
Triggers are components in Rewst used to initiate workflows or perform actions based on specific events or conditions. They can respond to various events, such as form submissions or webhook responses.
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Workflow
In the context of Rewst, a workflow is a series of automated actions that are executed in a specific sequence based on triggers and conditions. Workflows enable users to design, execute, and manage multi-step processes, bringing together various integrations to accomplish a particular task.
