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Create with AI

Build new agents and automations using AI at String.com.
String.com interface for creating new agents and automations

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Edit Existing Workflows with AI

Click the Edit with AI button in the header of the builder or inspector.
Edit with AI button in workflow header
Within any code step, click the Edit with AI button.
Edit with AI button in code step
When you encounter an error in your workflow, click the Debug with AI button in the step results to get AI-powered debugging assistance.
Debug with AI button in error results

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Limitations

Workflows with the following features cannot be edited in String.com:
  • Control flow - Workflows using if/else, switch, or other control flow steps
  • GitHub Sync - Workflows synchronized with GitHub repositories
  • Python code steps - Workflows containing Python code (Node.js is supported)
  • Pipedream Connect - Workflows using Pipedream Connect features
  • Multiple triggers - Workflows with more than one trigger

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Working in String.com

Once you click any of the Edit with AI buttons, you’ll be redirected to String.com where you can:

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Edit Your Workflow

Use natural language to describe the changes you want to make to your workflow:
  • Add new steps or modify existing ones
  • Change the logic or flow of your workflow
  • Integrate new services or APIs
  • Optimize performance and error handling

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Configure Steps

The AI assistant helps you:
  • Set up authentication and connections
  • Configure step parameters and options
  • Map data between steps
  • Handle edge cases and errors

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Test Your Changes

String.com provides a comprehensive testing environment where you can:
  • Run test executions with sample data
  • Debug issues in real-time
  • Preview results before deployment
  • Iterate quickly based on test outcomes

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Deploy to Production

Once you’re satisfied with your changes:
  • Deploy directly from String.com to your Pipedream account
  • Changes are automatically synced
  • Your workflow is ready to run in production

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Best Practices

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Clear Instructions

When working with AI in String.com, provide clear and specific instructions:
Good prompt: “Add error handling to the HTTP request step that retries 3 times with exponential backoff when receiving a 429 status code”Less effective: “Fix the error handling”

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Iterative Development

Work iteratively with the AI:
  1. Start with high-level requirements
  2. Test and validate each change
  3. Refine based on results
  4. Deploy when ready

Workflow Basics

Learn the fundamentals of Pipedream workflows

Code Steps

Understanding code steps in workflows

Error Handling

Best practices for error handling

Video Tutorials

Watch tutorials on workflow development