// automation · Forward-Future/loopy

loopy

A library of practical AI-agent loops and an installable skill for finding, adapting, and designing repeatable agent workflows.

★ 3.2k stars⑂ 281 forksMITupdated 2026-09
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

loopy is an open-source automation project by Forward-Future (Forward-Future/loopy on GitHub). It has 3,164 GitHub stars and 281 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 11 September 2026.

GitHub stars
3,164
Forks
281
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
11 September 2026
Category
Automation
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Connect your apps

    Link the services you already use through built-in integrations or generic webhooks and API calls.

  2. Build the flow visually

    Drag triggers and actions onto a canvas: when this happens, do that.

  3. Add logic and AI

    Branch on conditions, loop over items, or pipe steps through language models.

  4. Deploy and monitor

    Turn the workflow on and watch executions in the run history.

// features

Why people love it

Automation-ready

Designed to run unattended: triggers, schedules, and webhooks.

Versioned flows

Export, diff, and back up workflows like code.

No per-run pricing

The automation is free; you only pay for your own server.

Scheduling & triggers

Cron, webhooks, and events keep flows running 24/7.

AI-native steps

Call LLMs mid-workflow for decisions and extraction.

Self-hosted & private

Credentials and execution data stay on your infrastructure.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/Forward-Future/loopy.git
    cd loopy
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains loopy?

It is an open-source project at Forward-Future/loopy with 281 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is loopy free for commercial use?

MIT licensed — use it commercially, no strings attached.

What do I need to run it?

Docker and a small VPS or home server cover most of these.

How does it compare to Zapier?

Same idea, but self-hosted with no per-task pricing.

Do I need to code?

Most flows are visual; light expressions help for advanced logic.

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Get loopy

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.