Lobster: Automate Workflows
Simplify automation with Lobster, a typed workflow shell for founders, with 1.2k+ GitHub stars.
1,244 stars278 forksTypeScriptQuality 8/10Updated 7/11/2026100% free · open source Lobster simplifies automation by turning skills and tools into composable pipelines and safe automations through a typed, local-first workflow shell.
git clone https://github.com/openclaw/lobster.git && cd lobster
- •When you need to automate repetitive tasks across multiple tools and services
- •When you want to create custom workflows that integrate with your existing tools and skills
- •When you need a local-first solution for automation that can be easily composed and reused
- 1Run `npm install` to set up the project
- 2Create a new workflow file using the `lobster init` command
- 3Define a workflow using TypeScript, referencing the `README.md` for examples and syntax
- 4Use the `lobster run` command to execute your workflow
- 5Explore the `examples` directory for pre-built workflow examples and inspiration
Ready-to-paste prompt lobster run examples/hello-world.ts
Heads up: Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed on your system, as Lobster is built on top of TypeScript and requires these dependencies to run
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