<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_green.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_green.svg" width="40px" /> Trigger Axons are the starting point for any Agent. They are responsible for bringing data into the Agent for processing. Whether it’s files, emails, or data from external systems, Input Axons help you pull in the necessary information to start automating workflows.
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The Uploader Axon enables you to upload and extract text from various document formats to process in the Agent. It supports a wide range of file types, including:
• Word (DOCX)
• Excel (XLSX)
• PowerPoint (PPTX)
• HTML
• Images: JPG/JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, HEIF
You can also upload entire folders containing these files for batch processing. This axon is ideal for handling multiple documents at once and extracting text for further use in the Agent workflow.
The API Axon provides an endpoint that allows you to integrate 913.ai’s powerful automation capabilities directly into your system. With the API Axon, you can programmatically send files or data to a Agent for processing.
Key Features:
• Endpoint Access: Each Agent has a unique API endpoint, which you can use to send files or data for processing.
• Supported File Types: PDF, JPEG/JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, HEIF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, HTML or RAW text
• API Key: To authenticate and securely send data, you will need an API key which you can get by clicking Developers button in the Navbar.
Detailed documentation for the different ways to use an API Axon are available here:
The SharePoint Input Connector allows you to seamlessly integrate with your SharePoint document center, enabling the Agent to monitor and process files stored in SharePoint.
Key Features:
• Folder Structure Preservation: This axon maintains the folder structure from SharePoint, ensuring that your files stay organized as they are processed.
• Automated Processing: Automatically processes files that are uploaded or updated in your SharePoint folders, saving time on manual tasks.
This axon is perfect for organizations that rely heavily on SharePoint for document management and need to automate their workflows directly from their document center.
The Gmail Reader Axon enables you to retrieve and process emails from your Gmail inbox. Whether the emails have attachments or are plain text, this axon lets you automatically bring in relevant emails for further processing in the Agent.
Key Features:
• Filters: Apply filters to process only specific emails based on criteria like sender, subject, or keywords in the body.
• Attachment Support: Process emails with or without attachments, extracting key information from both.
This axon is ideal for automating email-based workflows, such as reading invoices, contracts, or customer inquiries directly from your Gmail inbox.