Design Workflows the Way Humans Actually Think
Describe business logic in plain language, turn it into real automation. Free-form Steps and Actors keep workflows clear and executable—no divergence between docs and implementation.
Most workflow tools force humans to think like software
Traditional tools require users to:
- choose from predefined node types
- navigate complex connector libraries
- translate business intent into technical constructs
- maintain separate documentation and implementations
- accept that diagrams and code will eventually diverge
As workflows grow, diagrams become unreadable and teams lose shared understanding.
Workflow logic first, tools second
RoboHen models workflows around intent and logic using two concepts:
Steps
Steps describe what should happen.
They are written in free-form text and capture:
- intent
- sequence
- conditions
- business rules
Steps remain human-readable and unambiguous.
Actors
Actors describe who or what performs a Step.
An Actor can represent:
- a person
- an AI agent
- a software system or tool
Actors are defined in free-form text and compiled into executable behavior.
Together, Steps and Actors form a workflow that both business and technical teams can understand and agree on.
The workflow diagram is the contract
In RoboHen, the workflow definition is not a sketch or a reference. It is the single source of truth.
- Business teams agree on the workflow
- Technical teams implement directly from it
- AI generates automation logic from it
- Execution follows it exactly
There is no separate specification, no secondary document, and no drift between intention and execution. This eliminates one of the most common failure points in process automation.
Plain language becomes real automation
Once a workflow is defined:
- RoboHen generates real Typescript automation code
- Steps become executable logic
- Actors become functions, integrations, or approval steps
- Error handling and branching are included
Developers can refine or extend the generated code when needed, but the workflow definition remains the governing structure. This bridges no-code clarity with full-code control.
Clarity scales, complexity does not
Because workflows are expressed in text and logic instead of rigid node graphs:
- workflows remain readable as they grow
- complexity stays explicit
- new team members onboard faster
- changes are easier to reason about
- business intent remains visible
This makes RoboHen suitable for workflows that evolve over years, not just quick automations.
Why this is different from other builders
RoboHen Workflow Builder
- free-form text instead of node types
- workflow equals specification and implementation
- no divergence between business and code
- designed for long-lived, mission-critical workflows
Traditional No-Code Builders
- connector-first design
- rigid node categories
- diagrams become unreadable at scale
- documentation drifts from reality
BPMN Tools
- heavy notation
- steep learning curve
- low adoption outside specialists
Designed for cross-functional teams
The RoboHen workflow builder is used by:
- operations leaders designing reliable processes
- finance teams defining approval logic
- HR teams standardizing people workflows
- product and technical managers aligning teams
- developers implementing automation safely
Everyone works from the same artifact.
Part of a complete reliability stack
The workflow builder connects directly to:
- the execution engine for scalable runtime behavior
- human-in-the-loop controls for approvals and exceptions
- observability and audit logging
- collaboration via workspaces and team chat
It is the foundation that enables RoboHen's solutions and services.