Workflow Automation
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Pipedream

TypeScriptNo-codeServerlessPaid

Serverless integration platform — connect APIs with pre-built triggers and actions, or write custom Node.js code steps in a hosted environment.

License

Proprietary

Language

TypeScript

74
Trust
Good

Why Pipedream?

Connecting webhooks and SaaS APIs with a code-friendly workflow builder

Developers who want Zapier-like automation but with full Node.js/Python code steps

Prototyping event-driven integrations without managing servers

Signal Breakdown

What drives the Trust Score

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Commits (90d)
200 commits
GitHub stars
9k ★
Stack Overflow
100 q's
Community
Medium
Weighted Trust Score74 / 100

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Tradeoffs & Caveats

Know before you commit

Long-running or stateful workflows — use Temporal instead

High-throughput production pipelines where serverless cold starts are a concern

Pricing

Free tier & paid plans

Free tier

Free: 100 credits/day

Paid

Basic: $29/mo, Advanced: $49/mo

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Learning Resources

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Repository and installation options

View on GitHub

github.com/PipedreamHQ/pipedream

Quick Start

Copy and adapt to get going fast

// Pipedream workflow step (Node.js code step)
export default defineComponent({
  async run({ steps, $ }) {
    const response = await axios($, {
      method: 'GET',
      url: 'https://api.example.com/data',
      headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.API_KEY}` },
    });
    return response.data;
  },
});

Community Notes

Real experiences from developers who've used this tool