Flowise is an open-source drag-and-drop UI tool that lets you build custom LLM apps in minutes. This guide shows you how to integrate SambaCloud’s LLMs with Flowise to power your workflow agents with fast inference.Documentation Index
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This guide was tested with Flowise v2.x. If you’re using a different version, some UI paths or features may vary.
Prerequisites
- A SambaCloud account and API key.
- Node.js v18.15.0 or later.
Setup
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Install Flowise.
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Start Flowise.
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Open your browser to
http://localhost:3000. You should see the Flowise dashboard with the Chatflows panel.
Usage
Create a chat flow
In the Chatflows panel, click Add New in the upper-right corner.
Add a SambaNova node
- In the left sidebar, expand the Chat Models category.
- Drag the ChatSambaNova node onto the canvas.
Configure SambaNova credentials
- Click the ChatSambaNova node on the canvas.
- In the Credential dropdown, select Create New.
- Enter your SambaCloud API key and click Save.
- Select a model from the Model Name dropdown.
Build your workflow
Connect additional nodes to create your workflow. Common configurations include:- Basic chat: Connect the ChatSambaNova node directly to a chat output.
- RAG pipeline: Add document loaders, vector stores, and retrieval chains.
- Agents: Combine with tool nodes for agentic workflows.
Test the chat
- Click the Chat icon in the upper-right corner of the canvas.
- Send a test message to verify the connection.
Capabilities
Once connected, you can use SambaCloud models in various Flowise workflows:- Conversational agents: Build chatbots with memory and context awareness.
- Document Q&A: Create RAG pipelines that ground responses in your documents.
- Tool-using agents: Connect external tools and APIs for agentic workflows.
- Custom chains: Design multi-step LLM pipelines with branching logic.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
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| ChatSambaNova node not appearing | Ensure you’re running Flowise v2.x or later. Restart Flowise after updating. |
| Authentication errors | Verify your API key is correct. Regenerate it in the SambaCloud console if needed. |
| Connection timeout | Check your network connection and ensure api.sambanova.ai is accessible. |
| Model not responding | Confirm you’ve selected a valid model from the dropdown and saved your credentials. |