No Code. No APIs. Just Human Language. While Zapier, n8n, and Make.com built tools for developers, we built Actionist for humans. If you can describe a task to a colleague, you can create a workflow.

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Recording a Workflow

Watch: Create Your First Agent and Workflow in 5 Minutes

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What Are Agents?

Think of Agents as Digital Employees: Each agent is a specialized AI team member with a specific role, personality, and set of skills. They work 24/7, never need breaks, and get smarter with every task they complete.

Marketing Manager Agent

Responsibilities:
  • Social media management
  • Content creation & scheduling
  • Engagement tracking
  • Campaign optimization
  • Competitor analysis
Example Personality: Professional, creative, trend-aware

Sales Executive Agent

Responsibilities:
  • Lead qualification
  • CRM management
  • Follow-up sequences
  • Meeting scheduling
  • Pipeline reporting
Example Personality: Persistent, friendly, results-driven

HR Specialist Agent

Responsibilities:
  • Resume screening
  • Interview coordination
  • Onboarding automation
  • Document management
  • Compliance tracking
Example Personality: Detail-oriented, empathetic, organized

Operations Manager Agent

Responsibilities:
  • Process optimization
  • Data entry & migration
  • Report generation
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
Example Personality: Efficient, analytical, systematic

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What Are Workflows?

Workflows are the individual tasks that agents perform. Think of them as detailed instructions written in plain English that tell your agent exactly what to do.
Workflow: Daily LinkedIn Engagement
1. Open LinkedIn
2. Go to home feed
3. Find posts about "AI" or "automation"
4. Leave thoughtful comment on each post
5. Connect with other commenters
6. Log engagement in spreadsheet
Time to create: 2 minutes Time saved daily: 2 hours

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Creating Your First Agent

1

Choose Your Agent Type

Select from pre-configured templates or create custom:

Use Template

Quick start with proven agent configurations

Custom Build

Design an agent for your specific needs

Import from Marketplace

Get community-created agents instantly
2

Configure Personality & Role

Define how your agent behaves:
  • Department: Marketing, Sales, HR, Operations, etc.
  • Communication Style: Formal, casual, friendly, professional
  • Decision Making: Conservative, balanced, aggressive
  • Work Hours: 24/7 or specific schedule
3

Assign Initial Workflows

Start with 2-3 core workflows:
  • Choose from marketplace
  • Record your own
  • Build with visual editor
4

Add Context with Memories

Provide essential knowledge:
  • Login credentials (encrypted)
  • Platform preferences
  • Company information
  • Brand guidelines

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Building Workflows: Three Methods

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Method 1: Screen Recording (Easiest)

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Hit Record

Click the record button and Actionist starts watching
2

Do Your Task

Perform the task normally while Actionist learns
3

Add Smart Annotations

Variable

Mark fields that change each time

Rule

Highlight decision points

Ask Human

Set confirmation checkpoints
4

Auto-Generate Workflow

Actionist converts your actions into readable steps

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Method 2: Visual Workflow Builder

Visual Workflow Builder Interface

Visual Workflow Builder Interface

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Method 3: Import from Marketplace

Marketplace Browse Interface

Browse and Import from the Marketplace

Instant Automation: Access thousands of pre-built workflows. Customize variables to match your needs and start automating in seconds.

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Workflow Configuration Deep Dive

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Dynamic Inputs for Flexibility

Variables make workflows reusable and powerful:
email_subject: "Weekly Report"
recipient_list: "team@company.com"
report_date: "{today}"
priority_level: "high"
Variable Types:
  • Text: Names, descriptions, messages
  • Numbers: Quantities, prices, thresholds
  • Dates: Deadlines, schedules, ranges
  • Lists: Multiple items, categories
  • Booleans: Yes/no decisions
  • Files: Paths, attachments, uploads

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Advanced Features

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Chains: Multi-Workflow Orchestration

Multi-Workflow Chain Orchestration

Link workflows together for complex automation:
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Lead Generation Chain

Workflow 1: Scrape LinkedIn → Output: Lead list CSV
2

Data Enrichment

Workflow 2: Process CSV → Output: Enriched database
3

Outreach Campaign

Workflow 3: Send emails → Output: Campaign metrics
4

Follow-up Automation

Workflow 4: Monitor responses → Output: Meeting scheduled

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Intelligent Features

Smart Loops

Process lists intelligently with conditional exits and error handling

Parallel Execution

Run multiple workflows simultaneously for maximum efficiency

AI Decision Making

Let the LAM make context-aware decisions during execution

Error Recovery

Automatic retry logic and graceful failure handling

Performance Analytics

Track execution time, success rates, and optimization opportunities

Version Control

Roll back to previous versions if needed

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Real-World Examples

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See Actionist in Action

Explore detailed demonstrations of real workflows with video examples, step-by-step breakdowns, and ROI calculations.

LinkedIn Automation

Watch Demo: Professional network engagement
  • 2-3 hours saved daily
  • 1,700-2,900% ROI
  • Includes full video walkthrough

Content Creation + Publishing

Watch Demo: AI content generation & distribution
  • 4-5 hours saved daily
  • 3,100-4,700% ROI
  • Multi-platform publishing

HR CV Screening

Watch Demo: Complete hiring automation
  • 40+ hours saved per role
  • 3,600-5,200% ROI
  • From screening to scheduling

Sales CRM Automation

Watch Demo: Lead management & campaigns
  • 6-8 hours saved daily
  • 3,100-5,000% ROI
  • Full pipeline automation
More Examples Available: Visit our complete demos page to explore additional industry-specific workflows, cost comparisons, and implementation strategies.

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Best Practices

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Get Started Now

Download Actionist

Get the desktop app and start building

Browse Marketplace

Find pre-built workflows for instant automation

Watch Tutorials

See real examples across industries
Remember: Every workflow you create strengthens the community-owned alternative to Big Tech’s automation monopoly. You’re not just saving time—you’re building the future of work.
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