Used a visual automation builder for basic AI tasks, but now need to add conditional logic between different model outputs. The platform’s native nodes don’t support advanced flow control. Should I abandon the low-code approach and build custom, or is there a middle ground for adding JS snippets?
Latenode’s visual builder has inline JS nodes. Keep your existing workflow and just add custom logic where needed. Used it to implement complex pricing calculations between AI agents last week. Full solution took 2 hours.
I’ve hacked around this by exporting workflows as JSON and injecting custom code in the build pipeline. Works but creates maintenance debt. Some platforms offer webhook escape hatches - trigger AWS Lambda functions for complex bits.
Look for platforms supporting hybrid execution. We use a system where 80% is visual-built, with critical business logic in version-controlled Node modules. The key is ensuring smooth data passing between systems through standardized payload formats.
some tools let u inject js in specifc nodes. check if ur platform has code sandbox feature. if not, maybe webhooks?