> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.energyweb.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.energyweb.org/launchpad/ewx-ecosystem-offerings/worker-node/worker-node-detailed-description.md). # Worker Node - Detailed description A Worker Node is an **offchain runner** that allows you to execute custom logic in a form of a NodeRed Flows that details and lifecycle parameters are specified within the **EnergyWebX worker node pallet solution and solution groups definitions**. Worker Node have EWX account called Worker Account assigned to be able to perform work. Later, this worker account can be assigned to an EWX Operator Account.\ \ Via this Operator<>Worker account link, the Worker Node is monitoring on-chain actions and therefore responds to the Operator Account on-chain actions related to subscribing/unsubscribing from solution groups.\ \ The Launchpad SmartFlow offering allows to create and control the lifecycle of the Solutions ran by the Worker Nodes. SmartFlow therefore provides a once-stop-shop toolkit that: 1. Vastly reduces operational overhead 2. Allows for blockchain-integrated creation of distributed networks & applications 3. Provides enterprise-level support, reliability and user experience *** ### Worker Node Launchpad Offering & the Marketplace Desktop App based Worker Node The Worker Node offering on Launchpad provides a full SaaS experience and should be considered as an alternative to Marketplace Desktop App based Worker node. You should go for Worker Node Launchpad Offering if: 1. You don't want to keep your laptop running 24/7 2. You don't have possibility to use your hardware for reliably running desktop app 3. You want a reliable server version that comes with full technical support --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.energyweb.org/launchpad/ewx-ecosystem-offerings/worker-node/worker-node-detailed-description.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.