End
The End block marks the termination point of a workflow in MindStudio.
Terminate a workflow and return final output
The End block marks the termination point of a workflow in MindStudio. Every workflow requires at least one End block to signal that execution is complete. It can optionally return a structured output for API consumers or trigger notifications when the workflow finishes.
What you can build
Real-world workflows powered by the End block.
API Response Delivery
Terminate a workflow and return a structured output payload to an external system calling the workflow via API.
Slack Notification on Completion
Send a Slack message when a workflow finishes, such as alerting a team channel that a report has been generated.
Email Result Delivery
Automatically send an email containing the last message block result when a workflow completes its processing steps.
Conditional Branch Termination
Place End blocks at multiple branches of a conditional workflow so each path has a defined termination point.
Automated Report Finalization
Close out a data processing or summarization workflow after all steps are complete and the final output is ready.
Multi-Step Form Submission
Terminate a user-facing workflow after collecting and processing form inputs, optionally notifying a team via email or Slack.
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Get Started FreeCommon questions about End
Is the End block required in every workflow?
Yes. The End block marks the termination point of a workflow. Every workflow must include at least one End block to signal that execution is complete.
What does the End block return?
The End block can optionally return a structured output, which is useful when the workflow is being called via API and a response payload is expected by the consuming system.
Can the End block send notifications?
Yes. The End block supports sending notifications via Slack message or email when the workflow finishes. For email notifications, the content is determined by the result of the last Send Message block in the workflow — there is no option to customize the email body directly in the End block.
Can a workflow have more than one End block?
Yes. In workflows that use conditional branching, you can place an End block at the conclusion of each branch so every possible execution path has a defined termination point.
What kinds of workflows commonly use the End block?
The End block is used in all workflow types — including API-integrated workflows that return structured data, notification workflows that alert teams via Slack or email, and multi-branch conditional workflows where each path needs its own termination point.
Related capabilities
Start
Specifies how the workflow is invoked
User Input
Prompt the user for one or more pieces of data that will be saved as a variable. Can include text, multiple choice, images, or files.
Run Function
Execute a custom JavaScript or Python function
Chat
Start a chat session with an LLM.
Jump
Transition to another workflow, maintaining the same scope
Menu
Present the user with a menu and transition to the next step based on their choice
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