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

# Event-Based Triggers (Cron, Email)

> Run flows on schedules or when events occur.

## Types

* **Cron**: Scheduled execution (e.g., hourly sync)
* **Email**: Start on inbound emails

## Cron example

```cron theme={null}
0 * * * *  # Run hourly
```

<Note>
  Ensure idempotency for recurring jobs.
</Note>