> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.collibra.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.collibra.com/workflows/managing-workflows-in-collibra.md).

# Managing workflows in Collibra

A workflow in Collibra Platform is used to automate processes. Collibra comes with many [out-of-the-box workflows](/workflows/out-of-the-box-workflows-walk-throughs.md), and you can always add new ones.

When you decide how to configure your Collibra workflows, consider that the workflow events mechanism is not designed for mass import. Avoid triggering workflows as a result of an import operation because it has the potential to impact the performance of your environment. If you must use workflows after importing large amounts of data, you should:

* Configure all script tasks to run asynchronously to prevent slowing down the import.
* Keep the number of [start events](/workflows/managing-workflows-in-collibra/view-and-edit-workflow-definition-settings.md#start2) to a minimum.
* Restrict the [scope](/workflows/managing-workflows-in-collibra/view-and-edit-workflow-definition-settings.md#applies) of the workflow as much as possible.

The **Workflows** page of the Collibra settings has several tab pages:

| Tab page         | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Definitions      | This tab page allows you to [view and edit workflow definitions](/workflows/managing-workflows-in-collibra/view-and-edit-workflows.md).                                                                      |
| Instances        | This tab page allows you to [view and manage instances](/workflows/managing-workflows-in-collibra/view-running-workflow-instances.md) of running workflows.                                                  |
| System Instances | This tab page is only available in the latest user interface and allows you to view and manage ongoing tasks of [Collibra-managed processes](/workflows/managing-workflows-in-collibra/system-instances.md). |