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Actions define operations triggered by object entry events. Liferay listens for the event—add, delete, or update—and executes the operation.

Liferay provides these action types:

Action Type	Description
Webhook	Deliver a payload to a URL.
Groovy Script	Execute Groovy scripts.
Notification	Send email notifications using a predefined template.
Add an Object Entry	Create entries in an active object.

Defining Object Actions

Understanding Action Types

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