FlowRunner’s Synchronize block is a workflow control feature designed to coordinate timing across parallel processes. It acts as a coordination checkpoint that halts execution until specified conditions are met.
This is particularly useful when multiple branches are running in parallel or when steps depend on data prepared upstream.
Practical Use Cases
- Data Pipelines: Ensuring records are cleaned and validated before syncing to CRM systems
- Approvals: Holding notifications until all required approvers sign off
- Multi-System Updates: Running parallel updates across APIs while waiting for confirmation from each
- Batching: Collecting SubFlow results for collective processing
Benefits
The block delivers three primary advantages:
- Accuracy: Downstream steps receive complete data
- Consistency: Uniform execution order every time
- Clarity: Teams understand exactly when outputs finalize
Implementation
Add the block where coordination is needed, connect relevant branches, define release conditions, and continue building. The Synchronize block ensures your flows execute the same way every time, because automation should prioritize precision alongside speed.