> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.aitech.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.aitech.io/agentforge/introduction/what-is-agent-forge.md).

# What is Agent Forge

Agent Forge is a visual workflow editor that enables you to build AI-powered applications by connecting blocks on a canvas. Drag and drop components to create chatbots, automation workflows, and data processing pipelines without writing code.

### What Makes Agent Forge Powerful

**Multi-Model AI Support** - Connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, Cerebras, and local models through Ollama. Switch providers without rebuilding workflows.

**60+ Pre-Built Tools** - Gmail, Slack, Notion, Google Sheets, Airtable, Supabase, Pinecone, and more. Extensible architecture allows custom tool integration.

**Flexible Execution** - Run workflows via chat interface, REST API, webhooks, scheduled jobs, or trigger from external systems.

**Lite and Workflow Modes** - Start fast in a conversational workspace, then switch into the full workflow builder when you need visual orchestration, debugging, and deployment.

**Powered by $ACN** - Use ACN for wallet top-ups, exclusive yearly subscriptions, and staking-based deployment access for agents and workflows.

**Production Deployment** - Deploy as APIs. Built-in monitoring, logging, and error handling.

**Real-time Collaboration** - Work simultaneously with team members on the same workflow, like Google Docs for AI development.

Connect multiple AI models, integrate with 60+ services, and deploy production-ready applications through an intuitive visual interface designed specifically for AI development.

### Core Building Blocks

**Processing Blocks**

* **Agent** - Execute AI model inference with any LLM provider
* **API** - Connect to REST endpoints and external services
* **Function** - Run custom JavaScript for data processing

**Logic Blocks**

* **Condition** - Create branching logic based on data evaluation
* **Router** - Route execution paths using AI-powered decision making
* **Loop** - Iterate over collections sequentially
* **Parallel** - Execute multiple operations concurrently

**Output Blocks**

* **Response** - Format and return final workflow results
* **Evaluator** - Validate outputs against defined criteria

### Built-in Integrations

**AI Models**: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, Cerebras, Ollama

**Communication**: Gmail, Slack, Telegram, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams

**Data Sources**: Notion, Google Sheets, Airtable, Supabase, Pinecone

**Web Services**: Firecrawl, Google Search, Exa AI, Perplexity

**Development**: GitHub, Jira, Linear, browser automation

### Use Cases

**AI Assistants** - Build chatbots with web search, calendar access, and email capabilities

**Content Generation** - Create blog posts, social media content, and marketing materials

**Data Processing** - Extract insights from documents, analyze datasets, and generate reports

**Process Automation** - Automate business workflows with event-driven triggers

**API Orchestration** - Combine multiple services into unified endpoints

### Key Features

**Multi-Provider AI Support** - Switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and local models without rebuilding workflows

**Real-time Collaboration** - Work simultaneously with team members on the same workflow

**Production-Ready** - Built-in error handling, logging, and monitoring for production deployments

### Getting Started

Ready to build your first workflow? Our Getting Started guide will walk you through creating a customer support assistant in under 10 minutes.