Activepieces

What is Activepieces?

Activepieces is an open-source AI automation platform that serves as a replacement for Zapier. It provides a type-safe pieces framework written in TypeScript; when you contribute pieces, they automatically become MCP servers for use with LLMs through Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf.

How to use Activepieces?

Deploy Activepieces (self-hosted or cloud) and leverage any of the 280+ pieces, which are available as MCP servers. Refer to the official documentation for installation, configuration, and usage with supported LLM clients.

Key features of Activepieces

• Open source (MIT) with enterprise commercial license option.
• 280+ pieces available as MCP servers for LLMs.
• TypeScript-based piece framework with hot reloading for local development.
• Self-hosted, network-gapped for security and data control.
• Built-in AI, human-in-the-loop, and human input interfaces.

Use cases of Activepieces

• Automate workflows across 200+ services (Google Sheets, OpenAI, Discord, RSS, etc.).
• Use MCP to let LLMs retrieve data or trigger actions via custom pieces.
• Create and contribute new pieces that instantly become MCP servers.
• Build enterprise-ready automations with full control over deployment and data.

FAQ from Activepieces

What is Activepieces?

Activepieces is an open-source alternative to Zapier, designed for AI-first automation with a type-safe pieces framework.

How do I use Activepieces as an MCP server?

When you deploy Activepieces, all contributed pieces are automatically exposed as MCP servers. You can then connect them to LLMs such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

What integrations are available?

Activepieces offers over 280 pieces covering a wide range of services. The complete list is available at https://www.activepieces.com/pieces.

Is Activepieces self-hosted?

Yes, Activepieces can be self-hosted and network-gapped for maximum security and data control. A cloud version is also available.

What is the license for Activepieces?

The Community Edition is released under the MIT license, while enterprise features are provided under a commercial license.