> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sndbox.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Build and run a small workflow in the sndbox desktop app.

This walkthrough creates a manual workflow that shapes a JSON value and displays it in a desktop notification. It uses only built-in nodes and does not require a connection or secret.

## Before you begin

Install and open the sndbox desktop app. The local runner indicator in the sidebar should show **Ready** before you run the workflow.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a workflow">
    From **Workflows**, select **New workflow** and give it a descriptive name such as `First notification`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the trigger">
    Add **Manual Trigger** to the canvas. Manual workflows run only when you choose **Run** in the editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Set Data">
    Connect **Manual Trigger** to **Set Data**, then enter valid JSON:

    ```json theme={"system"}
    {
      "title": "sndbox",
      "message": "My first workflow completed."
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Desktop Notification">
    Connect **Set Data** to **Desktop Notification**. Set **Title** to `sndbox` and **Message** to `My first workflow completed.`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run and inspect">
    Select **Run**. When the execution finishes, open it from **Run history** and inspect each node's inputs, outputs, and logs.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  A successful run ends in the **Succeeded** state and displays the configured desktop notification.
</Check>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Learn the editor" icon="workflow" href="/workflows/editor">
    Understand canvas editing, testing, mappings, and the accessible editor.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Choose another node" icon="blocks" href="/nodes">
    Compare every built-in node and its exact configuration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>