FAQ
Getting Started
What is CodeWords?
CodeWords is an AI-powered platform that enables builders of any technical ability to create automations by chatting with AI with no setup or configuration required.
What can I build with CodeWords?
CodeWords lets you build powerful automations and workflows that integrate with 2,700+ tools including LinkedIn, Google Workspace, Slack, GitHub, and more. From simple data processing tasks to complex AI-powered research pipelines, monitoring systems, and multi-step business process automations. Each service automatically gets a professional web interface and API endpoint, making it easy for users to interact with your workflows through forms, file uploads, and rich output displays.
Is CodeWords the same as UI generation tools like Lovable and v0?
No. CodeWords is designed to build automations and back-end workflows.
How is CodeWords different from Zapier and n8n?
CodeWords is chat-first, enabling users to go from an idea to an automation in minutes without having to get familiar with drag-and-drop interfaces and set up access and permissions.
How technical do I need to be?
CodeWords handles all the complex infrastructure and setup – servers, scaling, security, setup, UI generation – such that all you need is your domain expertise and business logic.
Do I need coding experience to use CodeWords?
No. CodeWords is for builders of all technical ability. All you need to start with is an idea of a process you'd like to automate.
Can I start with a template?
Absolutely. Editing a template is the fastest way to get started. Check out the template gallery here and pick a template to customize with the chat.
What types of workflows work best on CodeWords?
Data processing, social media automation, email workflows, research pipelines, monitoring systems, content generation, lead enrichment, and any business process that benefits from automation and AI integration.
Building on CodeWords
Do I need to start from scratch?
No. CodeWords provides 100+ pre-build templates you can customize. You can choose from options like Linkedin enrichers, sentiment analyzers, or email automation.
How do I test my workflow?
Use the built-in testing interface to run your workflow with real inputs. View detailed logs to debug any issues.
Can I create workflows that respond to external events?
Yes. Set up triggers for email arrivals, Slack messages, webhook events, form submissions, or schedule-based activations. Your workflows can react automatically to external events.
Do I need to worry about servers and infrastructure?
No! CodeWords handles all infrastructure automatically. Your workflows run on-demand in secure, isolated environments. No server management, scaling concerns, or maintenance required.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?
CodeWords provides detailed execution logs and error messages through the interface. Use the built-in support chat for technical help, or browse the extensive template library for examples and patterns.
Can I connect multiple workflows together?
Yes! Workflows can call other workflows, creating complex multi-step automations. Build modular components that work together for sophisticated business processes and data pipelines.
What if my workflow needs to process large amounts of data?
CodeWords automatically handles scaling and timeout management. For long-running tasks, the platform provides real-time progress updates and background processing to handle large datasets efficiently.
Can I generate my own custom UI?
This is a feature coming soon. In the meantime, you can follow this guide to integrate with popular UI generation tools.
Running Workflows
How do I schedule workflows to run automatically?
You can configure this after successfully building your workflow.
Can others use my workflows?
Yes, you can share workflows as private (you only), public (anyone can use), or templates (others can copy and modify). Each gets a permanent URL.
Can I call workflows via API?
Yes, every deployed workflow gets an API endpoint at https://runtime.codewords.ai/run/{service_id} for programmatic access from external systems.
How do I get an API key?
Visit your account page here to generate API keys.
Is my data secure?
Yes, CodeWords uses secure environment variables for API keys and runs workflows in isolated sandboxes. Data is encrypted and each execution is completely isolated.
Features
Support
Where can I find support?
To get direct support from the team and the community, join our Discord channel.
Our official documentation is at docs.codewords.ai. You can also find video tutorials on our Youtube channel at @codewordsai.
How can I reach out to the team?
You can find us on Discord or you can email us at [email protected]
About CodeWords
Can I make money from my workflows?
You can build custom automation solutions for clients using CodeWords as your platform. Our CodeWords creator program is also coming soon. More info here.
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