> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to Activepieces

> Open source AI-powered workflow automation platform with 600+ integrations

# Welcome to Activepieces

Activepieces is an open source replacement for Zapier, designed to be extensible through a type-safe pieces framework written in TypeScript. Build powerful automations with an intuitive visual builder, connect to 600+ services, and deploy AI agents that can interact with your workflows.

## Why Activepieces?

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  <Card title="Visual Workflow Builder" icon="sitemap">
    Intuitive drag-and-drop interface loved by both technical and non-technical users. Build complex automations with loops, branches, and error handling.
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  <Card title="600+ Integrations" icon="plug">
    Connect to popular services like Google Sheets, Slack, OpenAI, Discord, and more. over 95% of pieces are contributed by our open source community.
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  <Card title="TypeScript Framework" icon="code">
    Build custom integrations (pieces) using TypeScript with hot reloading for local development. All pieces are published as npm packages.
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  <Card title="AI-Powered Automation" icon="sparkles">
    Native AI pieces support multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure). Create intelligent workflows that reason and make decisions.
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  <Card title="MCP Server Support" icon="server">
    All Activepieces pieces automatically become MCP servers compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf for LLM integrations.
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  <Card title="Self-Hosted & Secure" icon="shield">
    Deploy on your own infrastructure with full control. Network-gapped deployments available for maximum security.
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  <Card title="Enterprise Ready" icon="building">
    White-label branding, SSO, RBAC, audit logs, and custom pieces. Developers set up tools, anyone can use the no-code builder.
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  <Card title="Human in the Loop" icon="user">
    Built-in approval flows and delay execution. Collect input through chat interfaces and form submissions.
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## Core Features

### Workflow Capabilities

* **Loops & Branches**: Handle complex logic with conditional routing and iteration
* **Auto Retries**: Automatic retry logic for failed steps
* **HTTP Requests**: Make API calls to any service
* **Code Steps**: Write custom JavaScript/TypeScript with full npm support
* **Version Control**: Flows are fully versioned with draft and locked states
* **Multi-language**: Translations available in multiple languages

### Open Ecosystem

All integrations are open source and available on npmjs.com. The community has contributed over 95% of the 600+ available pieces, and you can easily create your own using the TypeScript pieces framework.

### Largest Open Source MCP Toolkit

Every piece you build or use in Activepieces is automatically available as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Connect your automations directly to LLMs through Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf.

## Quick Links

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  <Card title="Get Started" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Create your first workflow in minutes
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  <Card title="Build a Piece" icon="hammer" href="/pieces/introduction">
    Learn to create custom integrations
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  <Card title="Deploy Activepieces" icon="cloud" href="/deployment/overview">
    Self-host on your infrastructure
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  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api/introduction">
    Integrate with the Activepieces API
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## Community Edition vs Enterprise

Activepieces Community Edition is released under the MIT license. Enterprise features for white-labeling, SSO, advanced security, and dedicated support are available under a commercial license.

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  Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/2jUXBKDdP8) to connect with other users, get help, and contribute to the project.
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## What's Next?

Start building your first automation or explore the concepts that power Activepieces:

* [Quickstart Guide](/quickstart) - Create your first workflow
* [Understanding Workflows](/concepts/workflows) - Learn about flows, triggers, and actions
* [What are Pieces?](/concepts/pieces) - Explore the integration framework
* [MCP Servers](/concepts/mcp-servers) - Connect pieces to AI assistants
* [AI Agents](/concepts/ai-agents) - Build intelligent automations