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Introduction to Flows

Flows are Streamerly's visual automation system. They let you build powerful, custom automations for your stream by connecting nodes together in a visual editor — no coding required.

With Flows, you can go far beyond simple chat triggers. You can build conditional logic, process data, interact with OBS, trigger alerts, and combine multiple actions into a single automation.

How It Works​

A flow is made up of nodes connected by edges. Each node performs a specific task — listening for an event, checking a condition, transforming data, or performing an action. You connect nodes together to create a chain of operations that runs automatically.

Node Categories​

Every node belongs to one of five functional categories:

  • Triggers — Entry points that start your flow when something happens (a chat command, a subscription, a raid, etc.)
  • Checks — Decision points that route data based on conditions (is the user a mod? is the number greater than 100?)
  • Process — Transformation nodes that manipulate data (math operations, text formatting, delays)
  • Effects — Action nodes that do something visible (send a chat message, switch an OBS scene, trigger an alert)
  • Data — Value providers that supply static or dynamic data to your flow (text, numbers, variables, time)

What Can You Build?​

Here are a few examples of what you can create with Flows:

  • Custom chat commands with conditional responses based on user roles
  • Automated alerts that trigger OBS scene changes and chat messages simultaneously
  • Bit/sub counters that track totals using variables and display progress
  • Timed automations that run on a schedule (reminders, rotating messages)
  • Channel point integrations that control OBS sources, play sounds, or modify your stream
  • Raid responses that switch scenes, send announcements, and trigger alerts all at once

Getting Started​

Ready to build your first flow? Head to the Getting Started guide for a step-by-step walkthrough.

Want to understand the fundamentals? Check out the Concepts section to learn about nodes, edges, data types, and how flows execute.

Node Reference​

Browse all available nodes by category:

  • Triggers — Events that start your flow
  • Checks — Conditional branching
  • Process — Data transformation
  • Effects — Actions and side effects
  • Data — Values and variables