Transform your workflows into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces with Gumloop Interfaces. Instead of requiring users to navigate complex workflows, share your workflows as simple, customizable interfaces that anyone can easily use.
Why Gumloop Interfaces?
Without Interfaces, sharing workflows means users need to:
Navigate complex workflows
Understand technical implementation details
Handle data formats and connections correctly
Gumloop Interfaces solves this by:
Creating simple interface designs
Managing data processing behind the scenes
Handling credentials seamlessly
Delivering results directly to users
Creating an Interface
In your workflow, click the “Add Interface” button on the top left panel
A new Interface node appears in your workflow
Hover over the Interface node and click ‘Edit Interface’
Configure your interface:
Add interface title and description
Choose an interface icon:
Upload custom image
Select an emoji
Add header image:
Generate with AI: Describe what you want and get unique images
Choose from galleries: Abstract, Nature, Gradients or Search on Unsplash
Upload your own
Tip : Add detailed instructions in the AI image generation prompt to get the best output.
Understanding Interface Outputs
Input Type Output in Workflow Details Text Field Text string Any text input from single words to paragraphs Number Numeric value Positive or negative numbers based on configuration Email Email string Validated email address format Date ISO datetime Standardized date format File Upload File object Supports PDF, PNG, CSV, XLSX, DOCX, MP4, MP3 and more (Max: 200MB) Dropdown Text string Value of the selected option Checkbox Boolean True when checked, False when unchecked
Note : When a field is optional and left empty, it passes an empty value to your workflow
Interface Elements
Text Field
Purpose: Collect written information
Features:
Single or multi-line text entry
Set character limits for quality control
Purpose: Collect numeric values
Features:
Set minimum/maximum boundaries
Guide users with placeholder examples
Email Field
Purpose: Collect valid email addresses
Features:
Automatic format checking
Prevents invalid submissions
Date Picker
Purpose: Collect dates consistently
Features:
Visual calendar selection
Outputs dates in ISO format
File Upload
Purpose: Accept file submissions
Features:
Handle multiple files
200MB limit per file
Support for common file types like PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, CSV, TXT, MP3, MP4, JPEG, PNG, etc.
Interactive Elements
Select Dropdown
Purpose: Present fixed choice options
Features:
Easily add/remove choices
Set default selection
Returns: Text of selected option
Checkbox
Purpose: Yes/No selections
Features:
Starts unchecked by default
Simple toggle interaction
Interface Structure
Organize your interface with:
Headings : Create clear sections
Description Text : Guide users with explanations
Dividers : Separate different parts visually
Tip : Drag and drop any element to reorder your interface layout
Setting Description Usage Example Custom Field Name The name shown above the input ”Phone Number” instead of default “Text” Helper Text Guidance shown below the field ”Include country code for international numbers” Placeholder Example text in empty fields ”+1 (555) 0123” Default Value Pre-filled starting value ”United States” in a country dropdown Required/Optional Whether the field must be filled Mark email as required for contact information
Access & Security
Interface Access & Sharing
Configure access settings through ‘Edit Interface Access’
Access options:
Restricted (default)
Anyone with link: Accessible via shared URL
Share interface link directly from the node
Option to delete interface if needed
Workflow Visibility
Toggle “Allow workflow access from interface”
When enabled:
Adds ‘View Workflow’ button to the interface
Lets users see the underlying workflow
Requires appropriate workflow permissions
Important Note : Interface access permissions are separate from workflow access permissions. This means:
A user can have access to use an interface without having access to view or edit the underlying workflow
Interface access and workflow access need to be configured separately
You can share an interface widely while keeping the workflow private, or vice versa
Authentication & Credentials
Users must sign in to Gumloop to use interfaces
Important : When building workflows with service nodes (Gmail, Google Sheets, Slack, etc.):
The flow will use the interface user’s credentials, not the workflow creator’s
Users will need valid credentials for any services accessed in the workflow
Example: If your workflow includes a Gmail Sender
node:
The email will be sent from the interface user’s Gmail account, not yours
The interface user will need to connect their Gmail account when using the interface
Credentials connect directly to services
Nothing stored by Gumloop
Usage & Credits
Credits are deducted from the interface user’s account/organization
If the user belongs to an organization, credits are deducted from the organization’s balance
Creator’s credits are not affected
Interfaces show the same output as the workflow
Interface inputs connect directly to workflow inputs
Interface Management
Users with workflow edit access can modify the interface
Interfaces work with both triggered and non-triggered workflows
You can use an ‘Output’ node to output any data in the interface once the flow has successfully ran
Interface output supports markdown formatting
Real-World Examples
In-depth Business Researcher
Research and analyze companies comprehensively:
Interface Structure:
- Company Name (Text field)
Helper text: "Enter the company's full legal name"
Example: "Stripe, Inc."
- Research Focus (Dropdown)
Options:
- Company Overview
- Market Position
- Key Products/Services
- Leadership Team
- Financial Performance
- Recent News
Helper text: "Select areas to focus the research on"
- Competitor Analysis? (Checkbox)
Helper text: "Include analysis of top 3 competitors"
- Output Format (Dropdown)
Options: PDF Report, Google Doc, Markdown
Default: Google Doc
Output: Detailed research report with sources cited
Content Tone Adjuster
Rewrite content to match specific tones and styles:
Interface Structure:
- Content URL (Text field)
Helper text: "Paste the link to the article or blog you want to use"
- Target Tone (Dropdown)
Options:
- Professional & Formal
- Casual & Friendly
- Technical & Detailed
- Simple & Clear
- Persuasive & Sales
Helper text: "Select the desired tone for your content"
- Industry (Dropdown)
Options: Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Education, etc.
Helper text: "Select your industry for contextual accuracy"
- Brand Voice Guidelines (File upload, optional)
Helper text: "Upload your brand guidelines (PDF, DOC)"
Output: Rewritten content in desired tone with original/new comparison
Social Media Content Calendar Generator
Create a comprehensive content calendar:
Interface Structure:
- Brand/Company Name (Text field)
Helper text: "Enter your brand or company name"
- Target Platform (Dropdown)
Options: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
- Content Period (Dropdown)
Options: 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month
Default: 1 week
- Key Topics/Themes (Text field)
Helper text: "Enter topics, products, or themes to focus on"
Example: "Product launches, Industry tips, Customer success stories"
Output: Detailed content calendar in spreadsheet format with post suggestions
Summary
Gumloop Interfaces takes complex workflows and makes them super simple to use. Your team doesn’t need to be tech-savvy - they just fill out a clean, simple interface and the automation handles everything else.
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