Triggr - AI Workflow Automation Platform

Inspiration

We noticed a gap between designing AI workflows and actually running them. Tools exist for building chatbots or connecting APIs, but they often require extensive coding or lack production-ready execution capabilities. We wanted to create something where anyone could visually design an AI agent workflow and deploy it to production with one click.

What it does

Triggr is a visual AI agent workflow builder that lets you:

• Drag-and-drop nodes to design workflows (AI agents, API calls, conditionals, loops)
• Connect multiple AI models (GPT-4, Gemini, Claude, Grok) via a unified gateway
• Test workflows instantly with a built-in chat interface
• Deploy to Kestra for production orchestration with scheduling, retries, and monitoring

How we built it

• Next.js 15 + React 19 for the frontend
• React Flow for the visual drag-and-drop canvas
• Convex for real-time database and backend
• Clerk for authentication
• OpenRouter as a unified AI gateway for all LLMs
• Kestra integration for production workflow orchestration
• Arcjet for rate limiting

Challenges we ran into

• YAML generation - Converting visual nodes to valid Kestra YAML with proper indentation was tricky
• Dynamic configuration - Making the generated workflows use actual node settings instead of hardcoded values
• API key management - Solved by integrating Kestra's KV Store for secure, dynamic secrets

Accomplishments that we're proud of

• One-click deploy from visual builder to production orchestration
• Editable YAML so users can review and customize before deploying
• Clean, modern UI with smooth animations and intuitive UX
• Full integration between visual design and executable workflows

What we learned

• How Kestra's orchestration engine works and its powerful plugin ecosystem
• Managing complex state in React Flow with multiple node types
• Building production-ready API integrations with proper authentication handling

What's next for Triggr

• More node types - Database nodes, email/Slack integrations, file processing
• Workflow templates - Pre-built templates for common use cases
• Collaboration - Team workspaces and shared workflows
• Cloud deployment - Managed Kestra hosting for users without Docker
• Version control - Track changes and rollback workflows

Built With

• coderabbit
• convex
• kestra
• next.js
• reactflow