# Workflows & Automation

Workflows automate your business processes. This section covers Solo's workflow system, from default workflows to custom workflow tool integration.

## Topics Covered

- **[Solo's Default Workflows](/content/docs/v1/workflows/solo-workflows/index.html)** — Built-in automation
- **[Custom Workflow Tools](/content/docs/v1/workflows/custom-n8n/index.html)** — Advanced automation (e.g., n8n, Zapier, Make)
- **[Webhook Events](/content/docs/v1/workflows/webhook-events/index.html)** — Event structure and types
- **[Usage Tracking](/content/docs/v1/workflows/usage-tracking/index.html)** — Monitor token usage and executions

## Quick Start

**No Setup Required!**

Workflows are built into Solo and work automatically. You don't need to configure anything to get started:

1. **Workflows Run Automatically**  
   - All workflows are enabled by default  
   - No configuration needed  
   - No setup required  
   - Just sign up and start using Solo  
2. **View Usage in Settings** (Optional)  
   - Go to **Settings → Workflow**  
   - View token usage metrics  
   - Monitor agent executions  
   - See usage vs. plan limits  
3. **Customization Options** (Based on Plan)  
   - Workflows can be extended or customized based on your plan  
   - For custom workflow options, reach out to sales  
   - Advanced customization may require custom workflow tool instance

## Default vs. Custom

### Solo's Default Workflows (Recommended)

- ✅ No setup required  
- ✅ Token usage tracking included  
- ✅ Agent execution monitoring  
- ✅ Optimized for performance  
- ✅ Best for most users

### Custom Workflow Tools (Advanced)

- ⚙️ Requires workflow tool instance (e.g., n8n, Zapier, Make)  
- ⚙️ Full control over automation  
- ⚙️ Custom integrations  
- ⚙️ Advanced logic  
- ⚙️ For power users

## Next Steps

Start with [Solo's Default Workflows](/content/docs/v1/workflows/solo-workflows/index.html) to understand how workflows work, then explore [Custom Workflow Tools](/content/docs/v1/workflows/custom-n8n/index.html) if you need advanced automation.

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**Version**: 1.0

**Last Updated**: November 2025