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Activepieces
Self-hosted workflow automation with TypeScript integrations, alternative to Zapier
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- Stars
- 25k
- License
- custom license
- Last commit
- Oct 2026
- Last release
- Oct 2026
- Language
- TypeScript
Overview
Activepieces is a no-code workflow builder with loops, branches, auto retries, HTTP calls and npm-backed code steps, and flows are versioned. Integrations are called pieces: TypeScript npm packages, 280+ of which are exposed as MCP servers for Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf. It also has AI pieces for several providers, human-in-the-loop approvals, and chat and form triggers.
Who it is for: Teams self-hosting Zapier-style automation with LLM and MCP integrations
Strengths
- Pieces are open-source TypeScript npm packages with hot reloading for local development
- 280+ pieces usable as MCP servers from Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf
- Flows are versioned and support loops, branches and auto retries
- Built-in approval, delay, chat and form triggers for human-in-the-loop flows
Weaknesses
- Enterprise features sit under a separate commercial license, not MIT
- README does not state RAM, CPU or database requirements
- Automation-first; AI agents are one feature rather than the core design
- README claims of 200+ and 280+ pieces are inconsistent
What it needs
- no GPU
- Docker + Compose
- Compose runs PostgreSQL, Redis
- Models: OpenAI
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