Delai
Adds a delay (pause) in the workflow. Useful for rate limiting, spacing between API calls, or waiting for an external process.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Variable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
duration | number | Yes | Yes | Pause duration in milliseconds (max 24 hours). (min 0, max 86400000) |
outputVariable | text | No | No | Output variable name. Contains the actual delay duration. |
Parameters marked Variable = Yes accept the
{{blockName.field}}syntax.
Output
Output variable : delayResult
{
"waitedMs": 0
}
Example
Wait 2 seconds between two API calls.
Input :
{}
Output :
{"waitedMs": 2000}
Tip
{{delayResult.waitedMs}} indicates the actual duration. Max: 24h (86400000 ms). In durable mode (Run), the delay survives restarts.