RM579975 - Power Automate: Direct triggers for desktop flows

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

Desktop flows will support direct triggers, enabling automations to start in response to supported events without requiring an intermediary cloud flow. This simplifies automation design and reduces the effort required to connect desktop flows to business processes.

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Published

Nov 12, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability
Preview

Platforms

Desktop

Service

Power Automate

Tag

In development
General Availability
Preview
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Desktop flows will support direct triggers, enabling automations to start in response to supported events without requiring an intermediary cloud flow. This simplifies automation design and reduces the effort required to connect desktop flows to business processes.

GA date: March CY2027

Preview date: January CY2027