Open-source Cyclr alternatives

Activepieces is an open-source replacement for Zapier, positioned as an all-in-one AI automation tool. Automations are built from pieces, which are type-safe TypeScript npm packages, and the interface is meant to work for both technical and non-technical users. The topics also describe it as an alternative to n8n. The repository metadata lists the license as Other.

Pieces that are contributed to the project automatically become available as MCP servers, so LLM clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor and Windsurf can use them. The platform includes native AI pieces for working with different providers, an AI SDK for building agents inside the builder, and human-in-the-loop steps that delay execution or require approval. Developers can set up tools, then others in the organization use the no-code builder. It can be self-hosted, including in network-gapped environments, and supports branding customization.

ByteChef is an open-source platform that brings AI agents and workflow automation into one product. It can be self-hosted or embedded inside a SaaS application, and it is presented as an alternative to tools like Zapier and n8n, with a drag-and-drop workflow editor for building automations across APIs.

An AI Agent component runs the full agent loop of model, tool selection, execution and observation as a step in a durable workflow, so a failed or paused run resumes from that step. The README lists support for many LLM providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, Bedrock, Mistral, Groq, DeepSeek and Ollama, components that double as agent tools, several memory backends, and guardrails. Topics also mention MCP, embedded iPaaS and Workato-style integrations.

The core is licensed under Apache 2.0 according to the README, while the repository metadata lists the licence as other. ByteChef is written in Java and TypeScript, with an embedded edition for shipping the same agents in your own product, plus documentation, templates and a connector developer guide. It suits engineering teams that want automation and agents under their own control.