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Every action, and what it asks for

29 actions in 8 categories. This list comes straight from the app, so it always matches the version you can download.

Starts

How a workflow begins. Each workflow has one start.

  • When you run it

    Click Run, use Home, or pick it from the tray icon.

  • Keyboard shortcut

    Runs when you press a key combination, from any app.

  • On a schedule

    Runs on the days and at the time you choose, while Nimblio is running.

  • When I sign in to Windows

    Runs once each time you sign in.

  • When a file is added to a folder

    Watches a folder and runs for each new file.

Files and folders

  • Get files in folder

    Finds files in a folder so the next actions can move, copy, or rename them.

    Gives you Files

    6 settings
    Folder
    Folder or file · accepts values
    Which files
    ChoiceAll filesFiles whose name matches a patternFiles older than…Files of a type
    Name pattern
    TextUse * for any characters. For example, invoice-*.pdf.
    Older than
    Number
    File type
    ChoiceDocumentsImagesVideosArchives (.zip, .7z, .rar)Installers (.exe, .msi)
    Include subfolders
    On or off

  • Sort files into folders by type

    Moves each file into a subfolder named after its type: Documents, Images, Videos, Music, Archives, Installers, or Other.

    3 settings
    Files to sort
    Text · accepts values
    Create the type folders in
    Folder or file · accepts values
    If a file with the same name exists
    ChoiceKeep both (add a number)Skip the fileReplace the existing file

  • Move files

    Moves files to another folder. Folders that don't exist yet are created.

    3 settings
    Files to move
    Text · accepts values
    Destination folder
    Folder or file · accepts values{Year} and {Month} use each file's date.
    If a file with the same name exists
    ChoiceKeep both (add a number)Skip the fileReplace the existing file

  • Copy files

    Copies files to another folder and leaves the originals where they are.

    4 settings
    Files to copy
    Text · accepts values
    Destination folder
    Folder or file · accepts values
    Keep the subfolder structure
    On or offOnly matters when the files come from subfolders.
    If a file with the same name exists
    ChoiceSkip the fileKeep both (add a number)Replace it if mine is newerAlways replace it

  • Rename files

    Gives files new names from a pattern. Use values like {Date taken}, {Counter} or {Name} to build each name.

    3 settings
    Files to rename
    Text · accepts values
    New name
    Text · accepts valuesThe extension is kept automatically. Example result: 2026-10-27 001.jpg
    Start counting at
    Number

  • Create folder

    Creates a new folder. If it already exists, it's left as it is.

    Gives you Folder

    2 settings
    Inside
    Folder or file · accepts values
    Folder name
    Text · accepts values

  • Write text to file

    Saves text into a file. You choose whether to add it to the end of the file or replace what's already there.

    Gives you File

    5 settings
    File
    Folder or file · accepts values
    Text
    Text · accepts values
    If the file already has text
    ChoiceAdd to the endReplace it
    Create the file if it doesn't exist
    On or off
    EncodingAdvanced
    ChoiceUTF-8 (recommended)UTF-8 with BOMUTF-16 LE

  • Open file or folder

    Opens a file with the app Windows normally uses for it, or a folder in File Explorer.

    1 setting
    File or folder
    Folder or file · accepts values

  • Delete files

    Removes files. By default they go to the Recycle Bin so you can restore them.

    2 settings
    Files to delete
    Text · accepts values
    How to delete
    ChoiceMove to Recycle BinDelete permanently

Applications

  • Open application

    Starts an app. If it's already open, Windows usually brings it to the front.

    4 settings
    Application
    ChoiceChoose an app…Microsoft EdgeGoogle ChromeMozilla FirefoxOutlook (classic)Outlook (new)Microsoft TeamsExcelWordVisual Studio CodeFile ExplorerNotepadCalculatorSpotifyDiscordSteamOBS StudioSlackAnother program…
    Program
    Folder or file
    Open withOptional
    Text · accepts valuesOptional. Leave empty to just open the app.
    Wait until the app is ready
    On or offThe next action starts once the app's window appears (up to 20 seconds).

  • Close application

    Closes an app the same way as clicking its close button.

    2 settings
    Application
    ChoiceChoose an app…Microsoft EdgeGoogle ChromeMozilla FirefoxOutlook (classic)Outlook (new)Microsoft TeamsExcelWordVisual Studio CodeFile ExplorerNotepadCalculatorSpotifyDiscordSteamOBS StudioSlack
    Close even if there are unsaved changes
    On or off

Browser

  • Open website

    Opens a web page. If later actions click or type on the page, Nimblio opens it in a browser window it can control.

    Gives you Web page

    2 settings
    Web address
    Web address · accepts values
    Browser
    ChoiceDefault browserMicrosoft EdgeGoogle ChromeMozilla Firefox

  • Click on page

    Clicks a button or link on the web page opened by an earlier “Open website” action.

    4 settings
    Find it by
    ChoiceText on the pageCSS selector
    Text shown on the page
    Text
    CSS selector
    TextFor advanced users. Selectors can stop working when the website changes.
    Wait for it up to
    Number

  • Fill in a form field

    Types into a text box on the web page opened by an earlier “Open website” action.

    3 settings
    Field label
    TextThe label shown next to or inside the text box.
    Text to type
    Text · accepts values
    Hide this value in run history
    On or off

  • Get text from page

    Reads text from the web page so you can save it, compare it, or show it in a notification.

    Gives you Page text

    3 settings
    Find it by
    ChoiceText on the pageCSS selector
    Label next to the text
    Text
    CSS selector
    TextFor advanced users. Selectors can stop working when the website changes.

Text and data

  • Format date

    Turns a date into text in the format you choose, for file names or notes.

    Gives you Formatted date

    2 settings
    Date
    ChoiceTodayYesterdayTomorrowNow (with time)
    Format
    Choice2026-10-2727/10/2026Tuesday 27 October 20262026-10 (year and month)2026-10-27 14.05

  • Combine text

    Joins pieces of text into one, for example a sentence that includes a date.

    Gives you Combined text

    1 setting
    Text
    Text · accepts values

  • Replace text

    Finds words or characters in text and swaps them for something else.

    Gives you Updated text

    4 settings
    In
    Text · accepts values
    Find
    Text
    Replace withOptional
    Text · accepts values
    Match upper and lower case
    On or off

Conditions and loops

  • If

    Runs the actions inside only when something is true. Add “Otherwise” for what to do when it isn't.

    3 settings
    Check
    Text · accepts values
    Condition
    Choicehas any valueis emptyisis notcontainsis greater thanis less than
    Value
    Text · accepts values

  • Repeat for each

    Runs the actions inside once for every item in a list, such as each file found.

    Gives you Repeat item

    1 setting
    For each item in
    Text · accepts values

  • Wait

    Pauses before the next action, for example while a page or an app finishes loading.

    1 setting
    Wait for
    Number

Variables

  • Set variable

    Stores a value under a name so later actions can use it.

    2 settings
    Name
    Text
    Value
    Text · accepts values

  • Ask for input

    Shows a small window asking you to type something when the workflow runs.

    Gives you Provided input

    2 settings
    Question
    Text
    Suggested answerOptional
    Text · accepts values

Notifications

  • Show notification

    Shows a notification in the corner of the screen.

    3 settings
    Title
    Text · accepts values
    MessageOptional
    Text · accepts values
    Play a sound
    On or off

  • Show a message

    Shows a message in a small window and waits until you click OK.

    1 setting
    Message
    Text · accepts values

Windows

  • Take screenshot

    Captures the screen or the active window and saves it as a PNG file.

    Gives you Screenshot

    2 settings
    Capture
    ChoiceAll screensMain screenActive window
    Save in
    Folder or file · accepts values

  • Copy to clipboard

    Puts text on the clipboard so you can paste it anywhere.

    1 setting
    Copy
    Text · accepts values

  • Set volume

    Changes the system volume or mutes sound.

    2 settings
    Mute
    On or off
    Volume
    Number

  • Lock PC

    Locks your PC right away, the same as pressing Windows key + L.

See actions working together in the templates, or read the featuresoverview.