How to Use Flowise

Getting started with Flowise

In this guide, you'll learn how to quickly set up Flowise and create your first AI application using its drag-and-drop interface. By the end, you’ll be able to build chatbots and RAG pipelines effortlessly.

Step 1: Sign up and set up

1. Go to Flowise's website.
2. Click on the Get Started button in the top right corner.
3. Create an account using your email or sign in with Google.
4. After signing up, you will be directed to the Flowise dashboard.

Step 2: Your first chatbot

1. In the dashboard, click on the Create New Flow button.
2. Choose the Chatbot template from the options provided.
3. Drag the Input Node from the left panel to the workspace.
4. Connect it to the Output Node by clicking on the small circle on the edge of the Input Node and dragging it to the Output Node.
5. Double-click on the Input Node to configure it. Enter a sample user message, like “Hello, how can I help you today?”
6. Click Save in the top right corner.
7. To test your chatbot, click on the Run button at the top of the workspace.

Step 3: Get better results

1. Use the Settings panel on the right to adjust parameters such as response length, temperature, and max tokens for your chatbot to make it more conversational.
2. Experiment with different nodes like Decision Nodes and API Nodes to add more functionality to your chatbot.
3. Regularly save your flow by clicking on the Save button to avoid losing progress.

Pro tip

Use the Clone Node option by right-clicking on any node to quickly duplicate configurations instead of setting them up from scratch. This can save you time when creating similar nodes for your application.

Common mistake to avoid

Avoid forgetting to connect your nodes properly. If nodes are not connected, your application will not function as intended. Always check the connections by hovering over the nodes to ensure they are linked.