Utility Nodes in Automations

Utility nodes help with testing and troubleshooting.

Debug

The Debug node writes a resolved message to the run log for testing.

What it does

It lets you inspect values during execution without changing data or calling external services.

How to configure it

The configuration panel includes:

• Name

  The node label.

• Message

  A message field where you can write static text or use context templates.

The screenshot shows support for templates using values from previous steps.

When to use it

Use Debug when:

• testing an automation

• validating that a previous step returned the expected data

• checking variable values

• troubleshooting logic before publishing