Runnable – Build user-facing internal workflows without writing UI code
Would love to share a new open-source project I've been working on - Runnable. Runnable is a framework to build user-facing admin-like workflows with ease, while keeping operations internal. No need to setup REST or GraphQL for internal applications. There are other similar tools out there that have comparable features, but Runnable is fully open-source and is much easier to set up (due to its simplicity). For example, it does not require a DB or even it's own server. There is an option to use Runnable as a library or as a standalone web-socket server. Site here:…
Runnable – Build user-facing internal workflows without writing UI code launched on April 28, 2023 with 12 votes, #1,655 of 4,853 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Runnable is an open-source framework for building internal admin workflows with user-facing interfaces without coding custom UI. Designed for operations teams managing internal applications, it eliminates the need to set up REST or GraphQL APIs, databases, or dedicated servers. It can be deployed as a library or standalone WebSocket server, offering a simpler alternative to comparable tools while maintaining full open-source availability.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Build internal workflows with ease
Build user-facing internal workflows without writing UI code. Focus on writing business logic instead of UI code. Runnable handles the UI for you. Use your internal models, databases, and services without exposing them via REST or GraphQL. Use the framework you already know and love. No need to deploy a separate server. Enjoy a sleek default theme with Runnable. No need to spend time designing your ownfrom getrunnable.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Would love to share a new open-source project I've been working on - Runnable. Runnable is a framework to build user-facing admin-like workflows with ease, while keeping operations internal. No need to setup REST or GraphQL for internal applications. There are other similar tools out there that have comparable…
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