How to Use Trigger-Based Automation Inside a BPM Process

Using trigger-based automation means an action fires automatically the moment a specific event happens — a card changes stage, a field updates, a new record is created — instead of requiring someone to click a button every time. In Jestor, this is one of two native automation types, alongside button-triggered automation.

Button-triggered automation still requires someone to remember to click it. Event-triggered automation removes that dependency entirely, firing the moment the underlying condition is met.

What manual, button-only automation still requires

Someone remembering to click the automation trigger at the right moment
Delays between the actual event and the automation firing
Inconsistent execution if different people forget the manual step
No automation for events that happen outside anyone's active attention

How event-triggered automation works

Automations fire based on a trigger — a stage change, a field update, a new card
No manual click required; the automation runs the moment the condition is met
Multiple triggers can exist within the same process for different events
Execution logs show exactly what ran, and in response to which trigger

Why Jestor fits this use case

Both trigger types (button and event) are native, not a premium add-on
Event-based triggers remove dependency on someone remembering a manual step
Combines naturally with conditional logic for more precise automation
Execution logs keep every trigger-based action auditable

Automation type	How it fires
Button-triggered	Manual click, with defined conditions
Event-triggered	Automatically, on a specific event

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a process use both trigger types together? Yes, button and event triggers can coexist in the same process. More at jestor.com.

Does event-triggered automation require coding? No, it's configured without code.

Are trigger-based actions logged for auditing? Yes, execution logs show what ran and why.

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