How to Create an Approval Process in Softr using a Prompt

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to create an approval process in Softr using a Prompt.

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This is a step-by-step guide on how to create an approval process in Softr using a prompt:

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In the Apps Editor, click 'Start from Scratch.'
Click ‘Connect Later’ to focus on creating your approval process system.
Click and explore Softr's AI capabilities.
Click 'Vibe coding blocks' to proceed.
Create a prompt that outlines the features and details you want in your approval process system.
After generation, click ‘Connect Data Source’ to link your external data.
Pick your external data source to link your real records to Softr.
After linking your data, select the ‘Eye’ icon to preview how your system looks.
This is a preview of your system. Verify that the linked records are correct and display what you expect.
Click ‘Kanban’ or ‘Table’ view to see how your data is displayed.
Type your changes in the AI chatbox and let it generate the updates. Once satisfied, click ‘Publish’ to make your system live.

📌 Why this matters

Creating approval processes through prompts transforms how you manage workflow automation without technical expertise. You can build sophisticated approval chains that handle everything from expense reports to content publishing in minutes rather than weeks.

The real advantage lies in iteration speed - when business requirements change, you simply describe the new workflow in natural language instead of rebuilding from scratch. This approach lets you prototype different approval structures rapidly, test them with real data, and refine the process based on actual user feedback before committing to complex development.

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