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

# Using hooks

> Hooks allow you to extract stateful logic from a component, so it can be tested and reused independently.

Users with task management permissions can create hooks to trigger specific **process instances**, such as sending notifications when **events** occur. Follow the instructions below to set up roles for hooks scope usage:

<Card title="Manage hooks roles" href="../../../../../setup-guides/plugins-access-rights/configuring-access-rights-for-task-management" icon="link" />

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  ![Hooks](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docx.flowx.ai/platform-deep-dive/hooks.png)
</Frame>

Hooks can be linked to different events and define what will happen when they are triggered. Below you can find a list of all possible triggers for each hook.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Process">
    <ul>
      <li>unique result</li>
      <li>only one rule will match, or no rule</li>
    </ul>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Swimlane">
    <ul>
      <li>rule outputs are prioritized</li>
      <li>rules may overlap, but only match with the highest output priority counts </li>
    </ul>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Stage">
    <ul>
      <li> unique results </li>
      <li>multiple rules can be satisfied </li>
      <li>all satisfied rules must generate the same output, otherwise the rule is violated</li>
    </ul>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Creating a hook

To create a new hook, follow the next steps:

1. Open **FLOWX.AI Designer**.
2. Go to Task Manager and select **Hooks**.
3. Click **New Hook** (you can also import or export a hook).
4. Fill in the required details.

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  ![Create a new hook](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docx.flowx.ai/platform-deep-dive/creating_a_hook.png)
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## Types of hooks

There are three types of hooks you can create in Task Manager:

* process hooks
* swimlane hooks
* stage hooks

<Info>
  Swimlane and stage hooks can be configured with an SLA (time when a triggered process is activated).
</Info>

![SLA hooks](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docx.flowx.ai/platform-deep-dive/hook_types.png)

<Info>
  Dismiss SLA is available only for hooks configured with SLA.
</Info>

[Here](../../../../building-blocks/node/timer-events/timer-expressions) you can find more information about the SLA - duration formatting.


## Related topics

- [FlowX.AI 5.3.0 Release Notes](/release-notes/v5.x/v5.3.0-december-2025/v5.3.0-december-2025.md)
- [Deployment guidelines v5.8.0](/release-notes/v5.x/v5.8.0-may-2026/deployment-guidelines-v5.8.md)
- [Overview](/release-notes/v5.x/v5.0.0-july-2025/migrating-from-v4.7.x-to-5.0/migration-overview.md)
- [Prerequisites](/release-notes/v5.x/v5.0.0-july-2025/migrating-from-v4.7.x-to-5.0/prerequisites.md)
- [Renderer SDKs](/release-notes/v5.x/v5.0.0-july-2025/migrating-from-v4.7.x-to-5.0/renderers.md)