Mindie - AI Workflow Assistant

Mindie is MindPal's AI-powered workflow builder assistant that helps you create and modify workflows through natural language commands. Instead of manually dragging and configuring nodes, you can simply describe what you want to build and Mindie will do it for you.

What is Mindie?

Mindie is an agentic AI assistant that lives inside the workflow builder. It understands your workflow's current state and can:

• Create nodes - Add any type of node (Agent, Loop, Router, etc.) with proper configuration
• Modify nodes - Update prompts, change settings, or reconfigure existing nodes
• Delete nodes - Remove nodes and their connections cleanly
• Connect nodes - Create edges between nodes to define the workflow flow
• Diagnose issues - Scan your workflow for bugs or configuration problems
• Explain workflows - Describe what your current workflow does

Getting Started with Mindie

Opening Mindie

1. Open any workflow in the builder
2. Click the Mindie button in the top toolbar (or press the keyboard shortcut)
3. The Mindie panel will open on the right side of the screen

Your First Command

Try one of these commands to get started:

• "What does this workflow do?" - Get an explanation of your current workflow
• "Create a blog post writing workflow" - Build a new workflow from scratch
• "Add a summarization step" - Add a new node to your existing workflow
• "Check for errors" - Diagnose any issues with your workflow

Tool Modes

Mindie has two tool modes that control how changes are applied to your workflow:

Ask to Edit (Default)

In this mode, Mindie will show you a preview of each change and ask for your approval before applying it. This is the recommended mode for:

• Learning how Mindie works
• Making careful modifications to important workflows
• Understanding exactly what changes will be made

When Mindie wants to make a change, you'll see:

• Apply - Accept the change
• Skip - Reject the change
• Modify - Edit the change before applying (for node updates)

Auto Edit

In this mode, Mindie applies changes automatically without asking for approval. This is faster but requires more trust. Use this mode when:

• You're comfortable with Mindie's capabilities
• You're doing rapid prototyping
• You've cloned your workflow and can easily revert

Common Use Cases

Building a New Workflow

Describe the workflow you want to create:

Create a workflow that:
1. Takes a blog topic as input
2. Researches the topic using web search
3. Writes a draft blog post
4. Reviews and edits the draft
5. Outputs the final post

Adding Nodes

Add specific node types with context:

Add a loop node after the research step to process each source separately

Add a router node that sends technical topics to the technical writer agent
and marketing topics to the marketing writer agent

Modifying Existing Nodes

Update node configurations:

Update the summarizer node to produce bullet points instead of paragraphs

Change the writer agent's prompt to focus more on SEO optimization

Connecting Nodes

Create connections between nodes:

Connect the translator node to the human input

Make the editor node receive output from both the writer and researcher

Diagnosing Issues

Find and fix problems:

Check for errors in this workflow

Why isn't the output node receiving data?

Referencing Workflow Elements

Using @Mentions

You can reference specific elements in your workflow using @mentions:

• @[Node Name] - Reference a specific node's output
• @[Input Field] - Reference a human input field
• @[Knowledge Source] - Reference a knowledge source

As you type @, you'll see a dropdown with available options to choose from.

Examples

Update @[Blog Writer] to use a more casual tone

Connect @[Researcher] output to @[Summarizer] input

Available Node Types

Mindie can create and configure all MindPal node types:

Tips for Better Results

Be Specific

Instead of:

Add a writing step

Try:

Add an agent node after the research step that writes a 500-word blog post
using the research results, targeting beginner developers

Provide Context

Include relevant details about your workflow:

The summarizer is taking too long. Can you split it into two steps -
first extract key points, then generate the summary?

Use Node Names

Reference existing nodes by their labels:

Update the "Content Writer" node to include a call-to-action at the end

Iterate Incrementally

Build workflows step by step rather than all at once:

1. Start with the basic structure
2. Add nodes one at a time
3. Configure each node
4. Test and refine

Troubleshooting

Mindie Isn't Understanding My Request

• Try rephrasing your command with more specific details
• Break down complex requests into smaller steps
• Use node names or @mentions to be explicit about what you're referencing

Changes Aren't Applied Correctly

• Use "Ask to Edit" mode to preview changes before applying
• Check if the node configuration matches your expectations
• Use "Check for errors" to diagnose any issues

Workflow Has Errors After Changes

• Ask Mindie to diagnose the workflow: "Check for errors"
• Verify all connections are properly made
• Ensure required fields are configured on each node

Credit Usage

Mindie uses AI credits when you send messages. Credits are only consumed for your messages, not for tool approvals or clarification responses. The exact credit usage depends on your workspace's AI credit allocation.