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Star snapshot：⭐ 197.2k · 2026-07 snapshot

Why it's picked

A workflow-automation platform non-programmers can actually use, with native AI nodes. For the repetitive flows on your desk — syncing data, scheduled notifications, form handling — this should be your first stop.

Laojin's advice

Self-hosting is free — one Docker command and you're up. Get one small real flow working first (e.g. RSS → AI summary → email) before scaling. Keep AI agent nodes lean: one agent with three to five tools is stable; give it more and it starts choosing badly.

Stars are a 2026-07 snapshot for scale reference only; see GitHub for live numbers.