IFTTT
No-code automation platform connecting 900+ services for business and home workflow automation
Actionsflow
Free IFTTT/Zapier alternative for developers using GitHub Actions
Automate workflows with triggers, actions, and integrations using GitHub Actions or self-hosted infrastructure. Connect apps, sync data, and receive notifications with simple YAML configuration.
Overview
Workflow Automation for Developers
Actionsflow is a workflow automation platform that lets developers connect apps, APIs, and services without vendor lock-in. Built on GitHub Actions, it provides a familiar YAML-based configuration format for defining triggers and actions.
Flexible Deployment Options
Run workflows directly on GitHub using scheduled events (every 5–15 minutes) or deploy a self-hosted version for complete control. The platform leverages act to execute GitHub Actions locally, giving you access to thousands of community actions for integrations with Slack, Telegram, Twitter, webhooks, and more.
Community-Driven Triggers
Actionsflow includes pre-built triggers for RSS feeds, webhooks, Typeform, Reddit, NPM, email, and other popular services. Advanced filtering uses MongoDB query syntax to process and deduplicate data before executing workflows. Developers can also create custom triggers to extend functionality. The platform caches trigger results to prevent duplicate executions and supports complex multi-step workflows with conditional logic.
Highlights
YAML workflow syntax compatible with GitHub Actions ecosystem
Community triggers for RSS, webhooks, Slack, Twitter, Reddit, and more
Self-hosted deployment option alongside GitHub-based execution
MongoDB query language for advanced data filtering and deduplication
Pros
- No cost when running on GitHub Actions free tier
- Reuses existing GitHub Actions from the marketplace
- Familiar configuration format for GitHub Actions users
- Active community with shared workflows and custom triggers
Considerations
- Minimum 5-minute polling interval may not suit real-time needs
- Requires GitHub repository or self-hosted infrastructure setup
- Learning curve for MongoDB query syntax in complex filters
- Depends on act tool for local GitHub Actions execution
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Fit guide
Great for
- Developers comfortable with YAML and GitHub Actions workflows
- Teams wanting workflow automation without SaaS subscription costs
- Projects requiring self-hosted automation infrastructure
- Use cases tolerating 5–15 minute trigger intervals
Not ideal when
- Non-technical users needing visual workflow builders
- Real-time automation requiring sub-minute response times
- Organizations without GitHub or container infrastructure
- Teams preferring fully managed SaaS with guaranteed uptime
How teams use it
RSS Feed Monitoring
Automatically post new Hacker News articles to Slack when they exceed 300 points, filtering duplicates and formatting content for team review.
Webhook-Triggered Deployments
Receive Typeform submissions via webhook, validate responses, and trigger deployment pipelines or notification workflows based on form data.
Social Media Aggregation
Monitor Twitter, Reddit, and Telegram for brand mentions, aggregate results, and send daily digest emails with sentiment analysis.
NPM Package Updates
Track new releases of critical dependencies, create GitHub issues for review, and notify maintainers through multiple channels automatically.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript90%
JavaScript8%
Handlebars2%
Makefile1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
How does Actionsflow differ from IFTTT or Zapier?
Actionsflow is code-based using YAML configuration, runs on GitHub Actions or self-hosted infrastructure at no cost, and gives developers full control over workflow logic and data processing.
Can I run Actionsflow without GitHub?
Yes, Actionsflow supports self-hosted deployment independent of GitHub, though the GitHub-based option provides the simplest setup using repository templates and scheduled events.
What is the fastest trigger interval available?
GitHub Actions scheduled events support a minimum 5-minute interval. Self-hosted deployments may configure different polling frequencies based on infrastructure requirements.
Can I use existing GitHub Actions in my workflows?
Yes, Actionsflow workflows support almost all GitHub Actions from the marketplace as job steps, enabling integration with thousands of services and tools.
How does Actionsflow prevent duplicate workflow executions?
Trigger results are cached and deduplicated automatically. The platform tracks processed items to ensure each unique event triggers workflows only once.
Project at a glance
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LicenseMIT
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