# workflow-builder-template

> Open-source visual AI workflow automation platform and template

workflow-builder-template (hosted at workflow-builder.dev) is an open-source visual workflow automation platform created by Vercel Labs. It lets users connect triggers, AI model endpoints, and service integrations on an interactive node canvas that works on mobile and desktop. It includes text-to-workflow generation via an Ask AI command bar and a modular plugin system.

Website: https://github.com/vercel-labs/workflow-builder-template

## What it is for

- Schedule automated AI media generation using triggers and fal.ai
- Forward generated AI outputs or notifications directly into Slack
- Generate multi-step automation graphs using natural language prompts via Ask AI
- Self-host an extensible node-based automation platform with custom plugins

## Features

- Interactive node graph canvas with connection ports and dotted grid
- Mobile-friendly interface supporting touch interactions and responsive controls
- Natural language 'Ask AI' command bar (⌘K) to generate workflows
- Extensible plugin architecture supporting services like Slack, Linear, Resend, and fal.ai
- Vercel AI Gateway integration for managed API keys
- Workflow run history and status inspection
- Undo/redo, zoom, and workflow import/export

## Pricing

Open source. Free and open source on GitHub

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Development](https://xiry.app/topics/development.md)
- Topic: [Workflow Automation](https://xiry.app/topics/ai/workflow-automation.md)
- Open source: yes
- Platforms: Web, Self-hosted
- For: Developers and automation builders wanting an open-source, AI-first visual workflow platform
- Alternative to: Make, Zapier, n8n, Dify
- Tags: workflow builder, automation, ai agents, react flow, vercel, nextjs

## Why it was saved

- [@ctatedev, 3 December 2025](https://x.com/ctatedev/status/1996312634254135752): Lets you build and run important workflows from anywhere, on a phone; integrates AI image/video generation via fal.ai and Slack posting; built by Chris Tate (@ctatedev, Vercel Labs).

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Make](https://xiry.app/alternatives/make.md)
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- [Alternatives to Dify](https://xiry.app/alternatives/dify.md)

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Updated 10 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/workflow-builder-template

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