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# Execution Flows

**Execution Flows** are essential for running AI Pilots. Without an execution flow, your AI Pilot cannot take action. These flows define how conversations are triggered, managed, and executed in real time.

<Note>
  Execution Flows are similar to Smart Flows but tailored specifically for AI Pilots, with minor differences in functionality and setup.
</Note>

### **Topics covered:**

* [What is an Execution Flow](#what-is-an-execution-flow)
* [How to Create an Execution Flow](#how-to-create-an-execution-flow)
* [Best Practices](#best-practices)

### What is an Execution Flow?

An **Execution Flow** defines the journey an AI Pilot follows once triggered by a user event like a message or action on the website.

### How to Create an Execution Flow

Follow these steps to create an execution flow:

* Navigate to the **Execution Flows** from the left panel
* Click on **Execution Flows**
* Click on **New**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/salesmate/2PlpqW5vI0jil2Rp/Gotointent2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2PlpqW5vI0jil2Rp&q=85&s=120f3cd4ec8accc5fb8098119b1c1f88" alt="Screen Shot 2025-06-10 at 7.54.24 PM.png" width="3360" height="2100" data-path="Gotointent2.png" />

* Add a **Name**, **AI Pilot** and **Description**, then click **Create**

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/salesmate/0N5iFFdzFHo3LWZj/images/Screenshot2026-03-12at6.19.14PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0N5iFFdzFHo3LWZj&q=85&s=e58f58fdf6b50fd7934e126566f126d2" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 12 At 6 19 14 PM" width="2282" height="1014" data-path="images/Screenshot2026-03-12at6.19.14PM.png" />
</Frame>

* Design your flow on the canvas
* Use **Save** to preserve changes or **Publish** to activate the flow

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/salesmate/0N5iFFdzFHo3LWZj/images/Screenshot2026-03-12at6.23.37PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0N5iFFdzFHo3LWZj&q=85&s=823709efa82c2b769fac8b4973297579" alt="Screenshot 2026 03 12 At 6 23 37 PM" width="3088" height="1332" data-path="images/Screenshot2026-03-12at6.23.37PM.png" />
</Frame>

### Key Components

* **Triggers**
  * Event
  * New Conversation
  * Intent Detected
  * Page Visited

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/salesmate/PvZcoRvhLSPZjjNf/ai-pilot/working-with-ai-pilots/images/Screen-Shot-2025-06-10-at-8.01.20-PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PvZcoRvhLSPZjjNf&q=85&s=4e3794aa478ed5e868e15f1e9385f527" alt="Screen Shot 2025-06-10 at 8.01.20 PM.png" width="3358" height="1928" data-path="ai-pilot/working-with-ai-pilots/images/Screen-Shot-2025-06-10-at-8.01.20-PM.png" />

* **Conditions**
  * All Smart Flow conditions are available.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/salesmate/PvZcoRvhLSPZjjNf/ai-pilot/working-with-ai-pilots/images/Screen-Shot-2025-06-10-at-8.02.27-PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PvZcoRvhLSPZjjNf&q=85&s=abc33e774a9a77b00c7acb6b7f88000a" alt="Screen Shot 2025-06-10 at 8.02.27 PM.png" width="3360" height="1928" data-path="ai-pilot/working-with-ai-pilots/images/Screen-Shot-2025-06-10-at-8.02.27-PM.png" />

* **Actions**
  * All Smart Flow actions except time-based delays like **"Wait"**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/salesmate/PvZcoRvhLSPZjjNf/ai-pilot/working-with-ai-pilots/images/Screen-Shot-2025-06-10-at-8.03.41-PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PvZcoRvhLSPZjjNf&q=85&s=1b27d6bf0e4ae4508513fe6c492909f4" alt="Screen Shot 2025-06-10 at 8.03.41 PM.png" width="3360" height="1928" data-path="ai-pilot/working-with-ai-pilots/images/Screen-Shot-2025-06-10-at-8.03.41-PM.png" />

* **Flow Manager**
  * Manage local variables similar to Smart Flows.
* **Execution Settings**
  * Replaces enrollment conditions to control how and when flows run.
* **Version History**
  * Track flow changes over time.
* **Enrollment Logs**
  * Monitor when and how flows were triggered.
* **Live View & Insights**
  * View ongoing conversations and flow stats.endencies of the flow to proceed with deletion.

<Note>
  ### Best Practices

  * Use clear names and descriptions for each flow
  * Organize triggers and actions in a logical layout
  * Test flows with various scenarios
  * Use execution settings to manage timing and availability
  * Monitor flows with **Live View** and **Insights**
</Note>