String
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves
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What is String?
A platform (by Pipedream; Workday acquisition announced) that builds, runs, and deploys AI agents/automations on the spot from natural-language prompts. It taps Pipedream's 2,700+ integrations like Slack, Gmail, and Google Sheets. Currently a free alpha.
Business problems it solves
About "String"
What is String
String is a platform that builds, runs, and deploys AI agents/automations on the spot from natural-language prompts. Under the tagline "Prompt, run, edit, and deploy AI agents in seconds," you just type what you want to automate into the input box and it generates a working agent. It's made by Pipedream, which has announced its acquisition by Workday.
String is currently in alpha. The logo carries an "alpha" badge, and it's free to try (there's no official pricing page and no String-specific plans published). It's run by the automation platform Pipedream, which has joined Workday (acquisition announced). The information below is as of August 2026.
How to use
Write the automation you want in words, and an agent is generated.
Write a prompt
Type "what do you want to automate" in natural language.
Generate
String generates an agent/automation (real, working code).
Run & edit
Run it on the spot and edit or add custom code as needed.
Deploy
Set triggers or schedules and deploy it to run.
You can try it directly from the input box on the landing page (no waitlist). It's currently a free alpha.
Key features
01Prompt-to-agent generation
Generate AI agents or automations from natural-language prompts. The output is real, working code, and you can add custom code as needed. "Templates" let you build, customize, and share.
02Rich integrations (on Pipedream)
It runs on Pipedream's automation engine with 2,700+ prebuilt integrations, connecting to Slack, Gmail, Google Sheets, GitHub, Linear, Stripe, HubSpot, and more.
03Triggers, run & deploy
Run automations off webhooks, schedules, or app events. Examples cited include "create a Linear issue from a GitHub issue," "add new Stripe customers to HubSpot," and "daily calendar summary."
Pricing
String is currently in alpha with no public pricing of its own (free to use). There's no official pricing page; you sign in to save and deploy. Its parent platform Pipedream has its own credit-based pricing, but that isn't presented as String's pricing. Check the official site for the latest availability (as of August 2026).
How it differs from other automation/agent-building tools
String stands out by generating an entire agent/automation from a natural-language prompt, rather than wiring up nodes. That's a different way to start than visual workflow builders.
| Aspect | String | n8n | Make |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Prompt → agent generation | Automation + AI | Visual automation |
| Building | Generated from language | Node building | Node building |
| Availability | Alpha, free | Public plans | Public plans |
Alternatives to compare include node-based automation n8n, visual automation Make, and LLM-app builder Dify. If you want to quickly build and try agents from a prompt, String is an option (note that it's in alpha).
Information on this page is based on the official website as of August 2026. Please check the official site for the latest specs and availability.
