Softr Workflows are here (+ Softr is now full stack!)

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✨ TL;DR:

• Softr Workflows are now live for everyone! Build automations that run natively in Softr, from simple tasks to end-to-end workflows.
• Trigger workflows from buttons in Softr apps, database updates, or third-party tools.
• Design powerful automations with conditions, filters, branches, loops, wait times, and more—all in one visual builder.
• Start with templates and or an AI Co-builder to create your first workflow, or dive deep with webhooks, Call API, and custom code.
• Softr is now officially a full-stack platform, with apps, data, and automations in one place.

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For many operators and builders, automations are what turn business apps into systems that truly scale.

Until now, that meant relying on third-party automation tools. But with Softr Workflows, you can bring it all together. Build automations, user interactions, and AI agents that handle everything from simple tasks to advanced multi-step processes—across your apps, databases, and connected tools—all inside Softr.

That’s what makes Softr a complete full-stack platform:

• Interfaces and apps for end users
• Databases for your data
• Workflows for automations

Whether you’re automating a single task or orchestrating a full business process, Workflows give you control and visibility across your entire stack—without ever leaving Softr.

Design automations visually

At the heart of Softr Workflows is a visual builder: a canvas where you can map out exactly what should happen, when, and how.

Start from a trigger like database record added, app button clicked (custom workflow), or email received, then add the actions you want: send a Slack message, update a record, call an API, or generate content using AI.

Add logic that fits your process:

• Conditions and filters to control when actions run
• Branches to handle different outcomes
• Loops to repeat actions across a list or dataset
• Wait steps and scheduling to time things perfectly

You can preview and test your workflow as you build, confirming that triggers, conditions, and actions work before you go live.

Trigger workflows from your Softr apps and databases

Workflows can run based on actions users take in your Softr apps, creating a smooth and responsive experience. Show wait or progress screens while a workflow runs, then display confirmation or success messages when it’s complete.

You can also trigger workflows directly from your Softr Databases when a record is created, updated, or deleted. This lets you automate updates across your data, send notifications, or sync with other tools the moment something changes.

If you already use other platforms, you can trigger Softr Workflows from those too — either as a native triggers (Airtable, Gmail, Google Sheets), or by using webhooks or API calls.

Together, your apps, databases, and external connections let you build end-to-end workflows that react in real time to user actions and data updates.

Add AI Agents when you need them

Sometimes automation alone isn’t enough—you need AI to make decisions or handle judgment calls along the way.

With AI Agents in Workflows, you can combine automation and intelligence inside a single flow. Agents can analyze data, generate content, summarize information, or trigger follow-up actions automatically.

Use Softr’s built-in AI tools or connect your own API key. For example, you can:

• Analyze incoming support tickets, detect urgency, and send an instant Slack alert to the right team.
• Summarize meeting notes or customer feedback, create follow-up actions, and update your database.
• Enrich records with up-to-date company or market information pulled from the web.
• Write and send automated responses or reports using the right tone and structure every time.
• Enrich records with fresh details pulled from the web, so your data is always current.

In short, AI Agents let your workflows go beyond static rules, so they can think, adapt, and act based on your data.

Go deeper with advanced tools

For automation power users, Workflows offer a full suite of advanced capabilities, including:

• Call API: Connect Softr to any external system with a REST API. Send or retrieve data instantly to keep your apps and tools in sync.
• Run custom code: Add JavaScript or Python code blocks for advanced logic.
• Webhooks: Trigger workflows instantly when events happen in your apps or external tools.
• Bring your own LLM API key: Connect with Softr’s built-in LLM integrations like Anthropic or OpenAI, or bring your own API key for full control.

This combination of no-code simplicity and full control means you can start small and scale up as your systems grow, without having to switch platforms.

How it works

Head to the Softr studio and click Workflows in the left sidebar to start building. Getting started is easy — you can browse workflow templates for common use cases like:

• Sending weekly email digests of app activity with AI summaries
• Scraping URLs, summarizing with AI, and saving to a database
• Sending Slack alerts when a new or important database record is added
• Auto-assigning an owner when a new database record is created

Or, if you have a workflow in mind, you can also describe what you want in plain English and let the AI Co-builder generate a workflow for you to review and edit.

That means anyone can go from idea to automation in minutes, no technical setup required.

Here are a few ways to dive in: 

• Explore the help docs for step-by-step guidance
• Watch the launch video to see Workflows in action
• Save your spot for the live workflows demo and Q&A with Softr’s founders on Oct. 30th

What’s next

Softr began as a way to build no-code apps, then expanded with Databases to store and connect data. With Workflows, Softr becomes a full-stack platform, where your apps, data, and automations live together.

This release is the foundation for everything that’s coming next: more connectors, deeper integrations, richer AI actions, and even more powerful ways to connect your business.

Whether you’re automating a single task or building end-to-end systems, Softr Workflows give you the control to do it all—no code required.