The parts of a workflow

Loops

A loop is draft, check, revise. When a check fails, the step runs again with the problem pointed out. A loop always has a limit on rounds.

DraftThe checkFinishedTry again(once)Stop andflag it
Draft
A step makes a first draft.

A real example

Draft, check, revise

From the template: Check whether a draft reads like AI, and fix it
  1. Scan for tells of AI writingEvery quote is really in the draft. A plain rule. If it fails, run the step again (the n8n file does this for you).
  2. Rewrite the marked sentencesNo number was added or changed. A plain rule. If it fails, run the step again (the n8n file does this for you).
  3. Scan againThe count of tells is zero. A plain rule. If it fails, run the step again (the n8n file does this for you).

What makes a good loop

  1. 1Told what failedThe second try is given exactly what the check found, so it fixes that.
  2. 2A limit on roundsOnce, then stop. A workflow never goes around and around.
  3. 3Flag it, never guessIf it still fails, you get the problem to look at, not a made-up fix.

Templates that use this part

  1. Check whether a draft reads like AI, and fix itA draft, check, revise loop. These steps run again if their check fails: Scan for tells of AI writing, Rewrite the marked sentences, Scan again.
  2. Hand off a task to someone elseA draft, check, revise loop. These steps run again if their check fails: Sort the pieces, Sweep for sensitive information.
  3. Build your "how I like work done" fileA draft, check, revise loop. These steps run again if their check fails: Turn your answers into rules, Try each rule on your sample task, Fix the rules that failed, Write the file you paste into your AI tool.