Building Fabric Chains

Fabric Chains connect multiple fabrics into powerful workflows where the output of one becomes the input of another.

Why Use Chains?

• Automate multi-step processes
• Create consistent, repeatable workflows
• Save time on complex tasks

How Chains Work

Input → Fabric 1 → Fabric 2 → Fabric 3 → Output

Each fabric in the chain:

1. Receives data from the previous step
2. Processes it
3. Passes results to the next step

Example: Blog Post Pipeline

Step 1: Topic Expander

• Input: Brief topic idea
• Output: Detailed outline

Step 2: Content Writer

• Input: Outline from Step 1
• Output: Full blog post

Step 3: Image Generator

• Input: Blog title from Step 2
• Output: Featured image

Step 4: SEO Optimizer

• Input: Blog post from Step 2
• Output: Meta tags and title suggestions

Building Your First Chain

1. Go to Chains in your dashboard
2. Click "Create Chain"
3. Add fabrics to your workflow
4. Connect inputs to outputs
5. Test with sample data

Mapping Data

Use the visual mapper to connect:

• Direct mappings (output → input)
• Transformations (combine, extract)
• Conditional routing (if/else)

Best Practices

• Start simple (2-3 fabrics)
• Test each step individually
• Use clear naming conventions
• Document your workflows
• Monitor execution time

Advanced Features

• Parallel execution: Run steps simultaneously
• Conditional logic: Branch based on output
• Loop handling: Process multiple items
• Error handling: Graceful failure recovery

Ready to build? Start with our pre-built chain templates.