Webhook
An HTTP call triggered automatically by an event. The nervous system of agent architectures.
Why it matters
When something happens, a webhook triggers the appropriate workflow — no polling needed.
In practice
Every n8n workflow starts with a trigger — usually a webhook. Chat Agent receives webhooks from the frontend widget.
Related terms
n8n
An open-source workflow automation platform. Build visual automations without coding.
Workflow
A defined sequence of steps executed in order to achieve a goal.
Heartbeat
A scheduled check-in where an agent wakes, reviews its tasks, acts, and reports its status.
Self-Healing
A system's ability to detect and fix errors without human intervention.