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# Delay

> Wait without blocking the runner. Exact configuration, ports, placement, and execution behavior.

**Node type:** `delay` · **Version:** `1` · **Category:** Logic

Wait without blocking the runner. This node does not declare an external side effect.

## Configuration

| Field    | Type   | Default     | What it controls                                                |
| -------- | ------ | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `amount` | number | `1`         | Length of the non-blocking delay.                               |
| `unit`   | string | `"seconds"` | Unit applied to the delay amount. Values: `seconds`, `minutes`. |

## Workflow JSON

The editor stores this node with the following implemented default configuration:

```json title="Default node configuration" theme={"system"}
{
  "type": "delay",
  "version": 1,
  "configuration": {
    "amount": 1,
    "unit": "seconds"
  }
}
```

Values may be entered literally or mapped from an earlier compatible output when the inspector exposes a mapping control. See [Variables and data mapping](/workflows/variables-and-data).

## Inputs

This node has no typed ports in this direction.

## Outputs

| Port     | Type  | Required | Description |
| -------- | ----- | -------- | ----------- |
| `result` | `any` | No       | Result      |

## Where it can run

* Desktop local runner
* Paired self-hosted runner
* Hosted runner

## Test and inspect

Use **Test node** in the editor to preview this step with the current configuration. A full run records resolved inputs, outputs, logs, duration, and any artifacts in the execution inspector. Side-effecting or destructive nodes can require an additional confirmation or approved workflow permission.