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st2

StackStorm (aka "IFTTT for Ops") is event-driven automation for auto-remediation, incident responses, troubleshooting, deployments, and more for DevOps and S…

★ 6.5k stars⑂ 789 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

st2 is an open-source automation project by StackStorm (StackStorm/st2 on GitHub). It has 6,540 GitHub stars and 789 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

Repository
StackStorm/st2
GitHub stars
6,540
Forks
789
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 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.

Python ecosystem

Built on Python, so it plugs into the wider data and ML tooling ecosystem.

Error handling

Retries, fallbacks, and alerts when steps fail.

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.

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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/StackStorm/st2.git
    cd st2
  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 st2?

It is an open-source project at StackStorm/st2 with 789 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is st2 free for commercial use?

Apache 2.0 licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.

Is it really free?

The core software is open-source and free to self-host; managed clouds exist if you prefer.

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.

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Get st2

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