Lightning
OpenFn Lightning is an open-source visual workflow automation platform for integrating information systems and managing complex automated processes.

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HostingSelf-hostable
LicenseLGPL-3.0
LanguageElixir
Last commitAug 14, 2026
Latest releaseJul 31, 2026
Release frequency5.5 per year
Contributors45
Stars292
Forks84
Issues709
What it does
OpenFn Lightning is an open-source workflow automation platform for automating critical business processes and integrating information systems. It is used by NGOs and governments for workflows ranging from last-mile services to national-level reporting.
Users can visually build workflows, monitor activity, filter and search runs, configure failure alerts, review project digests, and manage users and project access through roles and permissions. A CLI is also documented for building, editing, and deploying projects from a code editor.
Lightning is available as OpenFn-hosted software, a public sandbox, or a self-hosted application. The repository documents Docker and Docker Compose deployment with PostgreSQL, external infrastructure deployment including Kubernetes, and local development through Elixir and Phoenix.
Capabilities
#Visual multi-step automation workflows
#Application and data integration
#Workflow orchestration and management
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