Show HN: Local automation runner with built-in LLM steps – YAML pipelines

Category: devtools

Tags: automation, yaml-pipelines, local-first

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

Stepyard is a local-first automation runner that lets developers define YAML-based workflows with built-in LLM steps, Python plugin support, and a scheduler, all without a centralized server. It combines familiar YAML pipeline syntax with process isolation and local state management, making it interesting for developers who want private, version-controlled automations with AI capabilities.

Target audience: backend devs, devops

Repository: https://rorlikowski.github.io/stepyard/ · Python · MIT · 3 stars

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