Windmill

Windmill is a code-first orchestration platform to build and run internal software, scripts, workflows, and apps.

Windmill is a code-first orchestration platform designed for teams to build and collaborate on internal software, workflows, and apps. It supports TypeScript, Python, Go, Bash, and other languages to turn single files into APIs, triggerable jobs, and auto-generated forms. Users can build directly from the browser UI or locally using the CLI and push changes via Git version control. The platform includes shared workspaces, role-based access control, encrypted credential management, and PostgreSQL databases. It integrates with external systems like PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Kafka, and provides comprehensive execution logs and alerts.

Windmill at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web, CLI, self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free Community Edition available; Enterprise plans from $120/mo; Developer seats $20/mo; Operator seats $10/mo.
Released: May 2022
Category: AI coding tool
Website: windmill.dev

Key features

Built-in script and flow editors
Local development with CLI support
Git version-controlled workspaces
Granular roles and permissions
Secret management and encrypted resources
Workspace-level PostgreSQL databases
Real-time execution logs and auditing

Use it for

Run internal scripts and business automations
Orchestrate data pipelines and AI workflows
Build custom internal apps and webhooks
Schedule recurring cron tasks

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