What you'll need
An elvex account with Creator permissions
A clear idea of what workflow you want to automate
Overview
The AI Flow Builder helps you create flows through a conversational interface. Instead of manually configuring each step, you describe what you want to accomplish, and the AI suggests a complete flow that you can automatically build and customize.
This guide shows you how to use the AI Flow Builder to create a new flow from start to finish.
Step 1: Open the AI Flow Builder
Look for the AI Flow Builder button in the top right corner of the page. It displays the elvex logo that looks like a face.
Click the button to open the conversational sidebar.
Step 2: Describe your workflow
In the conversational sidebar, describe the workflow you want to build. Be as specific as possible about:
What task you want to automate
What inputs the flow should accept
What outputs you expect
Any specific steps or tools you need
Example:
"I want to create a flow that takes a company name as input, researches the company online, analyzes their business model, and outputs a competitive analysis report."
Step 3: Answer follow-up questions
The AI will ask clarifying questions to better understand your needs. These questions help ensure the suggested flow matches your requirements.
Answer each question thoughtfully. The more detail you provide, the better the AI can tailor the flow to your needs.
Tip: Provide example inputs and outputs when asked. This helps the AI understand exactly what you're trying to accomplish and creates a more accurate flow.
Step 4: Review the suggested flow
After gathering information, the AI will suggest a complete flow structure. Review the suggestion carefully:
Check that all necessary steps are included
Verify the sequence makes sense for your workflow
Ensure the inputs and outputs match your expectations
If something isn't quite right, ask the AI to modify the suggestion. You can request changes like:
"Add a step to validate the input before processing"
"Change the analysis step to focus on financial metrics"
"Split the research step into two separate steps"
Step 5: Build the flow
Once you're satisfied with the suggested flow, click the button to automatically build it.
The AI will create the complete flow with all steps, connections, and configurations based on your conversation.
Step 6: Test and refine
After the flow is built:
Click Test Flow to run it with sample inputs
Review the output from each step
Edit any steps that need adjustment
You can modify the flow just like any manually-built flow. Click on individual steps to adjust instructions, change tools, or update configurations.
Tips for success
Be specific: The more detail you provide about your workflow, the better the AI can build it
Provide examples: Share example inputs and outputs to help the AI understand your exact needs
Iterate in conversation: Ask the AI to modify the suggestion before building if something doesn't look right
Test thoroughly: Always test the built flow with real inputs to ensure it works as expected
Important considerations
Editing existing flows: If you open the AI Flow Builder while editing an existing flow, the AI may modify your current work. Save your progress before using the AI builder
Complex workflows: For very complex workflows, you may need to manually refine the AI-built flow after creation
Conversation continuity: Keep your conversation focused on one flow at a time for best results
What's next?
After building your flow with AI assistance:
Learn about Flow Node Types Reference to understand how to customize each step
Check out Troubleshooting Flows if you encounter issues
Explore Getting Started with Flows to learn more about when to use flows
The AI Flow Builder accelerates flow creation, but you have full control to edit and refine the result to perfectly match your needs.