General FAQ: Everything About FlowTrigger
What is FlowTrigger?
FlowTrigger is an Android app that lets you trigger automation workflows by sending HTTP requests to webhook-based platforms like n8n, Make, Zapier, and any custom webhook endpoint. It supports four trigger types: manual (button press with text, photo, or audio input), chat (a conversational LLM interface), notification (automatically forward phone notifications to webhooks), and geofence (location-based triggers using GPS). FlowTrigger requires no user accounts and stores all data locally on your device — nothing is sent to FlowTrigger’s servers.
What app can I use to trigger n8n workflows from my phone?
FlowTrigger is designed specifically for triggering n8n workflows from your Android phone. It sends HTTP POST requests directly to n8n webhook nodes, working with both n8n cloud and self-hosted instances. FlowTrigger supports manual triggers for quick button-press execution, chat triggers for conversational AI agent workflows, notification triggers for automatic forwarding, and location triggers for location-based automation. See the n8n setup guide for step-by-step configuration.
How do I send a webhook from my Android phone?
FlowTrigger lets you send webhooks from your Android phone with a single button press, automatically in response to incoming notifications, or based on your GPS location. To get started, create a trigger in FlowTrigger, paste your webhook URL, configure any optional fields like text input or photo attachments, and tap “Run” to send an HTTP POST request. FlowTrigger supports custom JSON payloads, Basic Auth and Header Auth authentication, and custom HTTP headers — you can configure all of these in the Advanced tab when editing any trigger.
Does FlowTrigger work without an internet connection?
No. FlowTrigger requires an active internet connection to send HTTP requests to your webhook endpoints. Triggers fired without network connectivity will fail and will not be queued for later delivery. The app logs all executions including failures in the Activity tab, so you can see exactly which requests succeeded and which did not go through, along with error details.
Is FlowTrigger available for iOS or iPhone?
FlowTrigger is currently available for Android only. An iOS version is in development but does not have a release date yet. For now, iOS users can use FlowTrigger’s web tools like the map visualization for viewing location tracking data, but cannot install the trigger app itself. Follow FlowTrigger’s updates for announcements about iOS availability.
Does FlowTrigger require creating an account?
No. FlowTrigger has no user accounts, no registration, and no login screen. You download the app from Google Play and start creating triggers immediately. All your data — webhook URLs, trigger configurations, credentials, and execution history — is stored locally on your device and is never sent to FlowTrigger’s servers. This privacy-first approach means there is nothing to sign up for and no passwords to remember.
How many triggers can I create in FlowTrigger?
On the free tier, you can create as many trigger configurations as you want, but manual trigger executions are limited to 5 per day. Chat triggers are unlimited on the free tier. With FlowTrigger Premium ($5 one-time payment), you get unlimited executions of all trigger types — manual, chat, notification, and location — with no daily limits. Premium also includes a 7-day free trial so you can test all features before purchasing.
Can I use FlowTrigger with any webhook URL?
Yes. FlowTrigger works with any URL that accepts HTTP requests. This includes automation platforms like n8n, Make, and Zapier, as well as Home Assistant, Node-RED, custom REST APIs, cloud functions (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, Azure Functions), and any other webhook endpoint. FlowTrigger sends standard HTTP requests with JSON or multipart payloads, so any server that can receive HTTP POST requests is compatible.
Does FlowTrigger work with self-hosted n8n?
Yes. FlowTrigger connects directly to whatever webhook URL you provide — it does not route traffic through any intermediary server. For self-hosted n8n, ensure your instance is accessible from the internet via a reverse proxy, Cloudflare Tunnel, ngrok, or VPN. Then paste your n8n webhook Production URL into FlowTrigger and it works exactly the same as n8n cloud. See the n8n setup guide for detailed instructions.
What Android version does FlowTrigger require?
FlowTrigger requires Android 9.0 (Pie, API level 28) or higher. This covers the vast majority of Android devices in active use. If you are running an older Android version, you will not be able to install FlowTrigger from Google Play. Background features like notification triggers and location triggers work best on Android 12+ due to improved background process handling.
Is there a desktop version of FlowTrigger?
No. FlowTrigger is a mobile-first Android app with no desktop, web, or browser version. The app’s core value comes from mobile-specific capabilities: on-the-go button presses with home screen widgets, phone notification listening via the notification trigger, GPS-based location triggers, and camera/microphone input for photos and voice. Desktop users can trigger webhooks directly using curl, Postman, or their automation platform’s built-in tools.
How do I contact FlowTrigger support?
You can reach FlowTrigger support via email at the address listed on the contact page or in the app’s Settings screen. For bug reports, include your Android version, device model, the trigger type you are using, and any error messages or HTTP status codes from the Activity tab. You can also submit feedback directly from within the app via Settings → Send Feedback.