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Trigger a Flow at Regular Intervals

Problem​

You want to trigger a flow at regular intervals. For example, to periodically call an API to retrieve its current state.

Solution​

Use an Inject node configured to repeat at the desired interval.

Example​


Flow JSON
[{"id":"372cfc32.bcd244","type":"inject","z":"535331d8.55c1f","name":"","topic":"","payload":"","payloadType":"date","repeat":"5","crontab":"","once":false,"x":150,"y":600,"wires":[["6c63c499.ce3adc"]]},{"id":"6c63c499.ce3adc","type":"debug","z":"535331d8.55c1f","name":"","active":true,"console":"false","complete":"false","x":410,"y":600,"wires":[]}]

Discussion​

The Inject node can be configured to repeat at a fixed interval. If desired, it can also be constrained to do so between certain times on certain days.