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Automation & Workflows

Platforms for building automated workflows, scheduling tasks, and orchestrating complex operations.

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Available Services

n8n

Port: 5678 | Memory: 512 MB | Maturity: StableWorkflow automation platform for connecting services, building integrations, and automating tasks with a visual node-based editor.Features:
  • 400+ integrations
  • Visual workflow editor
  • Webhooks and triggers
  • JavaScript code nodes
  • Scheduling and cron jobs
  • Self-hosted and secure
OpenClaw Integration:
  • Skill: n8n-trigger
  • Environment: N8N_HOST, N8N_PORT, N8N_WEBHOOK_URL
Requires: PostgreSQL
Recommends: RedisDocumentation

Temporal

Port: 7233 (gRPC), 8233 (Web) | Memory: 512 MB | Maturity: BetaDurable workflow execution platform for long-running, reliable tasks. OpenClaw can trigger and monitor Temporal workflows.Features:
  • Durable execution
  • Automatic retries
  • Long-running workflows
  • Time-based scheduling
  • State management
  • Multi-language SDKs
OpenClaw Integration:
  • Environment: TEMPORAL_HOST, TEMPORAL_PORT
Requires: PostgreSQLDocumentation

Cal.com

Port: 3005 | Memory: 512 MB | Maturity: BetaOpen-source scheduling platform for appointments, meetings, and booking management with calendar integrations.Features:
  • Calendar integrations (Google, Outlook)
  • Customizable booking pages
  • Team scheduling
  • Payment integrations
  • Webhook automation
  • Custom workflows
OpenClaw Integration:
  • Environment: CALCOM_HOST, CALCOM_PORT
Requires: PostgreSQL
Recommends: RedisDocumentation

Home Assistant

Port: 8123 | Memory: 1024 MB | Maturity: StableOpen source home automation that puts local control and privacy first.Features:
  • 2000+ integrations
  • Automation builder
  • Voice assistants
  • Mobile apps
  • Local control
  • Privacy-focused
Documentation

xyOps

Port: 5522 | Memory: 256 MB | Maturity: StableJob scheduling, workflow automation, server monitoring, alerting, and incident response platform with visual workflow editor and fleet management.Features:
  • Job scheduling
  • Workflow automation
  • Server monitoring
  • Alerting system
  • Incident response
  • Docker integration
OpenClaw Integration:
  • Environment: XYOPS_HOST, XYOPS_PORT
Documentation

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Usage Examples

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DevOps Automation Stack

npx create-better-openclaw --preset devops --yes
This includes: n8n, PostgreSQL, Redis, Uptime Kuma, Grafana, Prometheus

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Custom Workflow Stack

npx create-better-openclaw \
  --services n8n,temporal,postgresql,redis \
  --yes

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Scheduling and Monitoring

npx create-better-openclaw \
  --services xyops,uptime-kuma,grafana,prometheus \
  --yes

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Platform Comparison

PlatformPrimary UseVisual EditorIntegrationsSchedulingMemory
n8nGeneral automation✅400+✅512 MB
TemporalDurable workflows❌SDK-based✅512 MB
Cal.comMeeting scheduling✅Calendar focus✅512 MB
Home AssistantHome automation✅2000+✅1024 MB
xyOpsJob scheduling✅Docker focus✅256 MB

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Workflow Patterns

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API Integration Workflow

# n8n workflow example:
# 1. Webhook trigger
# 2. Process data with JavaScript
# 3. Call external API
# 4. Store result in database
# 5. Send notification

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Long-Running Task Orchestration

# Temporal workflow example:
# 1. Start workflow
# 2. Execute activities with retry logic
# 3. Handle failures gracefully
# 4. Complete after hours/days

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Scheduled Job Execution

# xyOps schedule example:
# 1. Define cron schedule
# 2. Configure job command
# 3. Set up alerts
# 4. Monitor execution

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Integration with OpenClaw

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n8n + OpenClaw

  1. Trigger Workflows: OpenClaw can trigger n8n workflows via webhooks
  2. Data Processing: Use n8n to process and transform data
  3. Notifications: Send alerts through multiple channels
  4. API Orchestration: Chain multiple API calls together

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Temporal + OpenClaw

  1. Durable Tasks: Execute long-running AI tasks
  2. State Management: Track task progress and state
  3. Retry Logic: Automatic retries for failed operations
  4. Monitoring: Track workflow execution in real-time

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Best Practices

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n8n Workflows

  1. Error Handling: Always add error handling nodes
  2. Testing: Test workflows with sample data first
  3. Credentials: Store API keys securely in n8n credentials
  4. Monitoring: Enable execution logging
  5. Version Control: Export workflows for backup

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Temporal Workflows

  1. Idempotency: Design workflows to be safely retried
  2. Activity Design: Keep activities focused and testable
  3. Timeouts: Set appropriate timeouts for all activities
  4. Versioning: Use versioning for workflow updates
  5. Testing: Write unit tests for workflows

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xyOps Jobs

  1. Scheduling: Use appropriate cron expressions
  2. Dependencies: Define job dependencies clearly
  3. Alerts: Configure alerts for job failures
  4. Logging: Enable detailed logging for debugging
  5. Resource Limits: Set memory and CPU limits

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Common Use Cases

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Data Pipeline Automation

  • Extract data from APIs
  • Transform and enrich data
  • Load into databases
  • Schedule recurring syncs

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Incident Response

  • Monitor service health
  • Detect anomalies
  • Trigger automated responses
  • Notify team members

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Content Publishing

  • Schedule content releases
  • Process and optimize media
  • Deploy to multiple platforms
  • Track engagement metrics

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DevOps Operations

  • Deploy applications
  • Run database migrations
  • Execute backup jobs
  • Monitor infrastructure

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