How to Use Subscenarios in Make.com

Subscenarios in make.com let you reuse complex automation logic, simplify your scenarios, and keep large workflows organized without duplicating the same steps again and again.

This how-to guide walks you through what subscenarios are, when to use them, and how to build and connect them inside the scenario editor.

What are subscenarios in Make.com?

A subscenario is a separate scenario that you call from another scenario. It works like a reusable function or component:

• You design the subscenario once.
• You call it from multiple parent scenarios.
• You pass input data to it.
• You receive processed data back from it.

This is especially useful when you have logic you repeat in several scenarios, such as formatting data, routing notifications, or applying the same business rules.

Why use subscenarios in Make.com?

Using subscenarios in make.com helps you:

• Reduce duplication: Maintain one central flow instead of copying modules into many scenarios.
• Improve clarity: Keep parent scenarios shorter and easier to read.
• Reuse logic: Share the same process across multiple teams or integrations.
• Simplify maintenance: Update logic in one subscenario instead of editing every scenario that used a copy.

Subscenarios do not replace regular scenarios. Instead, they complement them by breaking big automations into smaller, reusable building blocks.

How subscenarios work in the Make.com editor

From the parent scenario, you trigger a subscenario with a dedicated module. That module sends the input data to the subscenario and waits for the output.

At a high level, the flow looks like this:

1. Parent scenario runs.
2. Data reaches the subscenario module in the parent scenario.
3. The module starts the subscenario and passes the data.
4. The subscenario processes the data and returns a result.
5. The parent scenario continues using the returned data.

This separation of concerns makes your automations more modular and easier to scale.

How to create a subscenario in Make.com

You create a subscenario the same way you create any other scenario. The difference is that it is designed to be called by another scenario instead of running on a schedule or a webhook.

Step 1: Create a new scenario

1. In your make.com dashboard, click to create a new scenario.
2. Open the scenario editor to design the subscenario.

Think of this new scenario as a service that other scenarios will call when they need a certain function, such as data transformation or enrichment.

Step 2: Add the trigger for the subscenario

For a subscenario, the trigger is not a typical app trigger. It is a special module dedicated to subscenarios.

1. Click the plus icon to add the first module.
2. Search for the module that starts when another scenario calls this one.
3. Select it and insert it as the first module in the scenario.

This trigger tells the editor that the scenario is designed to be called as a subscenario and will receive input bundles from a parent scenario.

Step 3: Design the logic of the subscenario

Next, build the logic you want to reuse. You can:

• Add data transformation modules.
• Call external APIs.
• Format text, dates, or numbers.
• Route data based on conditions.

Focus on keeping the subscenario focused on one clearly defined task. That makes it easier to manage, reuse, and test.

Step 4: Define what output the subscenario returns

At the end of the subscenario, choose which data you want to send back to the parent scenario:

1. Select the final module that produces the result data.
2. Map the fields that should be returned.
3. Make sure the structure matches what your parent scenario expects.

The subscenario can return one or more bundles of data, depending on how you design it.

How to call a subscenario from another Make.com scenario

Once your subscenario is ready, you can call it from any other scenario in make.com.

Step 1: Open the parent scenario

1. In the scenario list, open the scenario that should use the subscenario.
2. Identify where in the flow you want to hand off data to the subscenario.

This is usually right after you collect or generate data that needs processing or enrichment.

Step 2: Add the subscenario module

1. Click the plus icon to add a new module at the chosen point.
2. Search for the module that calls another scenario as a subscenario.
3. Select it and place it in the flow.

This call module is the bridge between the parent scenario and the subscenario.

Step 3: Select which subscenario to call

1. Open the configuration of the subscenario module.
2. Choose the specific scenario you created to act as the subscenario.
3. Confirm the selection.

The module will now know which subscenario to run when the parent scenario reaches it.

Step 4: Map input data to the subscenario

The call module shows fields that match the input structure of the subscenario.

1. Map fields from the parent scenario to the subscenario inputs.
2. Ensure that required fields are filled.
3. Use formulas and functions where needed to adjust values before sending them.

Accurate mapping ensures that the subscenario has all the data it needs to run correctly.

Step 5: Use the returned data in the parent scenario

When the subscenario completes, the call module outputs bundles with the returned fields.

1. Add modules after the call module.
2. Map the returned fields into those modules.
3. Continue your flow as usual, using the processed data.

This lets you treat the subscenario like a black box: you send data in, receive data out, and keep the parent scenario clean and simple.

Best practices for subscenarios in Make.com

• Keep them focused: Each subscenario should solve one main task.
• Name clearly: Use descriptive names so other builders know what each subscenario does.
• Document inputs and outputs: Make the required fields and returned data obvious.
• Test separately: Run and debug each subscenario on its own before using it in production scenarios.

Following these best practices will make your automations easier to manage as they grow.

Where to learn more about Make.com subscenarios

To see the original announcement and more details straight from the platform team, read the official article on subscenarios at make.com.

If you want help planning automation architecture, scenario design, or scaling advanced use cases, you can also reach out to specialists at Consultevo for consulting and implementation support.

By using subscenarios effectively in make.com, you can transform large, complex automations into a clean ecosystem of reusable, well-structured workflows.

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