Step 1: Access the Platform
Visit compose.kubiya.ai and sign in with your preferred method:
First time signing up? You’ll get immediate access to explore the platform with sample integrations and a hosted runner. No credit card required.
Step 2: Create Your First Task
Click “New Task” to open the AI chat interface where you can describe your automation in natural language.
Step 3: Watch AI Generate Your Workflow
As you type, Kubiya’s AI understands your intent and begins generating a structured workflow. You’ll see:- Available Integrations - Tools and services Kubiya can access
- Context Discovery - Information about your infrastructure
- Workflow Generation - Step-by-step automation plan
Step 4: Execute and Monitor
Once your workflow is generated, click “Run” to execute it. You’ll see:- Real-time Progress: Each step executes with live updates
- Execution Logs: Detailed output from every operation
- Visual Timeline: Clear view of workflow progression
Step 5: Save as Reusable Workflow
When your task completes successfully, save it as a workflow for future use:
- Triggered manually by team members
- Scheduled to run automatically
- Invoked via webhooks from other systems
- Called from Slack/Teams for ChatOps
Step 6: Explore the Visual Builder
For more complex automations, use the drag-and-drop workflow designer:
- Pre-built Components for common operations
- Conditional Logic for decision points
- Parallel Execution for performance
- Error Handling for reliability
Understanding Your Infrastructure Context
Kubiya automatically maps your infrastructure to provide intelligent suggestions:
- Suggest relevant operations based on your setup
- Understand dependencies between services
- Provide safe automation with awareness of blast radius
- Generate workflows specific to your environment
Managing Integrations and Secrets
Set up connections to your tools through the integrations panel:
Next Steps
🎉 Congratulations! You’ve created, executed, and saved your first Kubiya automation. What to explore next:Try the CLI
Experience Kubiya from the command line for faster iteration
Learn Core Concepts
Understand how Kubiya’s integrations and workflows work
Explore Use Cases
See examples of what teams automate with Kubiya
Set Up Your Environment
Deploy runners on your infrastructure for production use
Pro tip: Start with simple, read-only operations (like checking status) to get comfortable with Kubiya before automating changes to your infrastructure.