Windmill

Windmill is an open-source developer platform that enables teams to build internal tools, automate tasks, and create workflows. It provides a unified interface for APIs, background jobs, and UIs with support for Python, TypeScript, Go, and Bash scripting.

Key Features

• Script Management:

  • Multi-language support
  • Web IDE integration
  • GitHub sync
  • Version control
  • Auto-generated UIs
  • Parameter parsing

• Workflow Capabilities:

  • Visual flow builder
  • Script chaining
  • Cron scheduling
  • Webhook triggers
  • Error handling
  • State management

• Development Features:

  • Resource management
  • Secret handling
  • Environment variables
  • Local development
  • CLI tools
  • VS Code extension

• Security Features:

  • Sandboxed execution
  • Workspace encryption
  • Role-based access
  • OAuth/SSO support
  • Audit logging
  • Secure secrets

Who Should Use Windmill

Windmill is ideal for:

• Development Teams building internal tools
• DevOps Engineers automating workflows
• System Administrators managing infrastructure
• Technical Teams requiring custom automation
• Organizations needing secure tooling

Getting Started

The platform can be quickly deployed using Docker Compose or Kubernetes, with comprehensive documentation for setup and configuration. It provides a web-based interface and supports multiple deployment options.

Whether you're building internal tools, automating tasks, or creating workflows, Windmill provides the infrastructure needed for efficient development while maintaining security and flexibility.