> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.umbraco.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-automate/readme.md). # Umbraco Automate Umbraco Automate is an event-driven automation engine built into the Umbraco backoffice. Build workflows with triggers and actions, no external platforms required. Umbraco Automate brings event-driven automation directly into Umbraco CMS. You build workflows on a visual canvas in the backoffice by combining triggers (events that start a flow) with actions (units of work). No external automation platform is needed.

The Umbraco Automate canvas with a trigger and two actions connected. — An automation built in the visual canvas editor.

## Key Features * **Visual canvas editor** — Build automations by dragging triggers and actions onto a canvas and connecting them. * **Built-in triggers and actions** — React to content, media, and member events. Make HTTP requests, send email, publish content, and more. * **Add-on packages** — Install packages such as Slack, Forms, Commerce, Engage, AI, and Deploy to add more triggers and actions. * **Workspaces** — Group automations and scope which connections and users have access. * **Connections** — Reusable credential sets for external services such as Slack. * **Bindings** — Pass data between steps using `${ ... }` syntax with filters. * **Run history** — Every run is recorded with per-step inputs, outputs, errors, and timing. ## Explore the Documentation

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Getting Started New to Umbraco Automate? Start here.	Overview	Documentations Icons_Umbraco_Commerce_Get_Started.png
Core Concepts Learn how Umbraco Automate is structured.	Core Concepts	Documentations Icons_Umbraco_Commerce_Key_Concepts.png
Using the Backoffice Manage workspaces, build automations, and review runs.	Overview	Documentations Icons_Umbraco_CMS_Fundamentals_Backoffice.png
Add-ons Install add-on packages to expand the catalogue of triggers and actions.	Overview	Documentations Icons_Umbraco_CMS_Extending_Packages.png
Extending Create custom triggers, actions, and connection types.	Extending	Documentations Icons_Umbraco_CMS_Extending_Backoffice_UI_API.png
Tutorials Step-by-step guides for editors and developers, from getting started to technical runbooks.	Tutorials	Documentations Icons_Umbraco_CMS_Reference_Configuration.png

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