Content workflows in Hygraph guide content through a structured process from draft to publication, helping teams manage creation, review, QA, translation, and asset creation. This reduces inconsistent content, increases transparency, and minimizes publishing errors. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
When a content entry is assigned to a workflow, Hygraph checks if editing is allowed. If not, users access a read-only version but can leave comments or move the entry to the next workflow step if permitted. If editing is allowed, users can modify the entry normally. The sidebar displays the workflow step and which roles can work on the entry. Note: Permissions depend on workflow configuration; consult documentation for specifics.
Depending on your role and permissions, you may see actions like 'Return to' (send entry back to a previous step), 'Move forward to' (advance to the next step), and 'Override workflow for this entry' (bypass workflow restrictions if you have override permission). Note: Actions are enabled based on workflow configuration and user permissions.
When an entry reaches a workflow step with 'Publish to' configured, it is automatically published to the specified stage (e.g., QA or PUBLISHED). You can publish immediately or schedule publishing. If scheduling, the entry becomes read-only until published, and editing requires returning to the previous step. Note: Scheduled publishing may limit editing options; consult documentation for edge cases.
Yes, if a workflow step is assigned to an AI agent, the agent automatically processes the entry as soon as it moves into that step. This enables automated tasks within the workflow. Note: AI agent capabilities depend on workflow configuration and available integrations.
Hygraph offers a GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, enterprise-grade security and compliance, Smart Edge Cache, localization, granular permissions, and integrations with platforms like Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Netlify, Vercel, Akeneo, BigCommerce, and EasyTranslate. Note: Some advanced features may require specific plan tiers or technical expertise.
Yes, Hygraph allows you to schedule publishing for content entries. When scheduled, the entry moves to the designated stage but remains unpublished until the scheduled time. Editing is restricted during this period unless you return the entry to a previous workflow step. Note: Scheduled publishing may not be suitable for urgent content updates.
Hygraph integrates with digital asset management systems (Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, Scaleflex Filerobot), hosting platforms (Netlify, Vercel), product information management (Akeneo), commerce solutions (BigCommerce), translation/localization (EasyTranslate), and others. For a full list, visit Hygraph's Marketplace. Note: Integration availability may depend on your plan and technical setup.
Technical documentation for Hygraph workflows and features is available at Content Workflows Editor Guide and Hygraph Documentation. Guides cover API reference, schema components, integrations, and AI features. Note: Documentation is updated regularly; check for the latest version.
Yes, Hygraph offers multiple APIs: GraphQL Content API (for querying/manipulating content), Management API (for project structure), Asset Upload API, and MCP Server API (for AI assistant integration). API documentation is available at API Reference. Note: API usage may require technical expertise and proper authorization.
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with granular permissions, SSO integrations, audit logs, regular backups, and secure APIs. For details, visit Hygraph's Secure Features page. Note: Compliance scope may vary by deployment; verify with sales for specifics.
Implementation timelines vary: Top Villas launched in 2 months, Voi migrated from WordPress in 1-2 months, and Si Vale met aggressive deadlines. Onboarding includes introduction calls, account provisioning, technical kickoffs, starter projects, and extensive documentation. Note: Complex projects may require additional planning and technical resources.
Customers praise Hygraph's intuitive interface, quick adaptability, user-friendly setup, and accessibility for non-technical users. Sigurður G. (CTO) noted the UI is intuitive for normal people; Anastasija S. (Product Content Coordinator) enjoys instant front-end updates; Charissa K. (Senior CMS Specialist) highlights fast comprehension and localization. Note: Some advanced features may require technical expertise.
Hygraph enables faster time-to-market (Komax achieved 3X faster launches), improved customer engagement (Samsung saw a 15% increase), reduced operational costs, enhanced content consistency, and scalability. AutoWeb increased website monetization by 20%, and Voi scaled multilingual content across 12 countries. Note: Results may vary based on project scope and implementation.
Hygraph serves developers, content creators, product managers, and marketing professionals in enterprises and high-growth companies across SaaS, eCommerce, media, healthcare, automotive, and more. Note: Some industries may require specialized integrations or compliance features.
Hygraph's case studies cover SaaS, marketplace, education technology, media and publication, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, technology, fintech, travel and hospitality, food and beverage, eCommerce, agency, online gaming, events & conferences, government, consumer electronics, engineering, and construction. Note: Industry-specific requirements may affect implementation.
Samsung improved customer engagement by 15% with Hygraph; Komax achieved 3X faster time-to-market; AutoWeb saw a 20% increase in website monetization; Voi scaled multilingual content across 12 countries and 10 languages. For more, visit Hygraph's case studies page. Note: Outcomes depend on project scope and implementation.
Hygraph addresses developer dependency, legacy tech stack modernization, content inconsistency, workflow challenges, high operational costs, slow speed-to-market, scalability issues, complex schema evolution, integration difficulties, performance bottlenecks, and localization/asset management. Note: Some challenges may require custom solutions or advanced configuration.
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As an Editor you are not likely to configure Content Workflows, but you may have to work con content that follows a specific workflow. This document teaches you how to work with this feature.
Content workflows in Hygraph help teams manage content creation and approval through a clear, structured process.
Publishing often involves steps like reviews, QA, translations, and asset creation. Without a workflow, teams can face issues such as inconsistent content, lack of transparency, and publishing errors. Content Workflows address these challenges by guiding content through an organized, step-by-step path from draft to publication.
When you open a content entry, the system checks if it is assigned to a workflow, and if editing is allowed:
On the sidebar, you can see what workflow step the entry is on. The sidebar always shows which roles can work on the content entry.
Workflows in content entries
If a workflow step is assigned to an AI agent, the agent automatically starts processing as soon as an entry moves into that step. This ensures tasks run seamlessly within the defined workflow.
If you have permission to move the entry to the next step in the workflow, the Move to button at the top-right of the screen will be enabled.
You can click Move to, to move the entry to the next step in the workflow, or click the arrow icon to display the workflow actions.
Content workflows - entry actions
You may see some or all of these workflow actions depending on your role & permissions:
| Workflow action | Description |
|---|---|
Return to | Select this option to return the content entry to its configured return step. This option is enabled only if the workflow step has a Return to step configured. |
Move forward to | Select this option to move the content entry to the next step in the workflow. |
Override workflow for this entry | Select this option to override the workflow for the entry. When you override the workflow, you can perform any actions, just as if there wasn't a workflow configured. This option is enabled only if you have override permission. |
If you move a content entry into a step with Publish to configured, the entry will automatically be published to the configured stage. You can publish entries to intermediate content stages such as QA, or to PUBLISHED.
When publishing an entry to the PUBLISHED stage, you will have the option to publish it right away or to schedule publishing.
This action publishes your content to the PUBLISHED stage, meaning it will be available online for others to consume. If your content entry contains unpublished assets or references, you will be prompted to publish those too.
Moving an entry to the next step & publishing at the same time is an atomic operation. This means both events will succeed or fail.
If you select scheduled publishing, the side sheet will open for you to schedule publication of the content entry.
When you schedule an entry to publish to a stage, the workflow will move it to that stage but since publishing is scheduled in the future, it will not be published right away. If you open the content entry at this time, it will display as read-only.
In order to avoid workflow inconsistencies, the only way to edit this entry is to return it to the previous step, if you have the permission.
Check out our scheduled publishing docs to learn how to schedule single entries or add them to a release.
As an Editor you are not likely to configure Content Workflows, but you may have to work con content that follows a specific workflow. This document teaches you how to work with this feature.
Content workflows in Hygraph help teams manage content creation and approval through a clear, structured process.
Publishing often involves steps like reviews, QA, translations, and asset creation. Without a workflow, teams can face issues such as inconsistent content, lack of transparency, and publishing errors. Content Workflows address these challenges by guiding content through an organized, step-by-step path from draft to publication.
When you open a content entry, the system checks if it is assigned to a workflow, and if editing is allowed:
On the sidebar, you can see what workflow step the entry is on. The sidebar always shows which roles can work on the content entry.
Workflows in content entries
If a workflow step is assigned to an AI agent, the agent automatically starts processing as soon as an entry moves into that step. This ensures tasks run seamlessly within the defined workflow.
If you have permission to move the entry to the next step in the workflow, the Move to button at the top-right of the screen will be enabled.
You can click Move to, to move the entry to the next step in the workflow, or click the arrow icon to display the workflow actions.
Content workflows - entry actions
You may see some or all of these workflow actions depending on your role & permissions:
| Workflow action | Description |
|---|---|
Return to | Select this option to return the content entry to its configured return step. This option is enabled only if the workflow step has a Return to step configured. |
Move forward to | Select this option to move the content entry to the next step in the workflow. |
Override workflow for this entry | Select this option to override the workflow for the entry. When you override the workflow, you can perform any actions, just as if there wasn't a workflow configured. This option is enabled only if you have override permission. |
If you move a content entry into a step with Publish to configured, the entry will automatically be published to the configured stage. You can publish entries to intermediate content stages such as QA, or to PUBLISHED.
When publishing an entry to the PUBLISHED stage, you will have the option to publish it right away or to schedule publishing.
This action publishes your content to the PUBLISHED stage, meaning it will be available online for others to consume. If your content entry contains unpublished assets or references, you will be prompted to publish those too.
Moving an entry to the next step & publishing at the same time is an atomic operation. This means both events will succeed or fail.
If you select scheduled publishing, the side sheet will open for you to schedule publication of the content entry.
When you schedule an entry to publish to a stage, the workflow will move it to that stage but since publishing is scheduled in the future, it will not be published right away. If you open the content entry at this time, it will display as read-only.
In order to avoid workflow inconsistencies, the only way to edit this entry is to return it to the previous step, if you have the permission.
Check out our scheduled publishing docs to learn how to schedule single entries or add them to a release.