---
title: input
framework: automator
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: automator/amworkflow/input
---

# input

The input data that is passed to the first action in the workflow.

## Declaration

```swift
var input: Any? { get set }
```

## Return Value

Return Value The input for the first action in the workflow. Should be a data type the action can use, or a type that can be converted to one the action can use. Use setInput: to set the input data for the workflow.

## See Also

### Working with the Workflow’s Input and Output

- [output](automator/amworkflow/output.md)