Pipeline automations and stage triggers

Trigger workflows when a deal moves stages, hits a value, or sits idle.

6 min read Updated 2026-04-24

Every move on a Pipeline AI board can fire a workflow. Use this to send confirmations, assign tasks, swap owners, or alert a manager.

Common patterns

  • When stage = Demo Booked → send the prep email and add the prospect to a Slack channel.
  • When stage = Proposal Sent → start a 4-step follow-up cadence.
  • When stage = Won → trigger an OpenPay invoice, send the welcome email, and create an onboarding pipeline opportunity.
  • When stage = Lost → ask for the reason, tag accordingly, and add to a 90-day re-engagement workflow.
  • When idle in a stage for 7 days → notify the owner; after 14 days, escalate.

Build one in two minutes

  1. 1
    Open Automation → New Workflow
    Pick "Start from scratch."
  2. 2
    Choose the trigger
    Select "Pipeline Stage Changed" and pick the pipeline + stage.
  3. 3
    Add actions
    Send SMS, send email, add task, assign user, etc.
  4. 4
    Publish
    Toggle the workflow to Publish in the top right.

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