# Workflow Editor - Visual Editor for GitHub Actions

> Visual editor for GitHub Actions workflows. Build CI/CD pipelines with drag and drop interface, no YAML required.

## What is Workflow Editor?

Workflow Editor is a free, open-source visual editor extension for GitHub Actions workflows. It enables developers to create, edit, and manage CI/CD pipelines using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface without writing YAML code manually.

## Key Features

- **Visual Drag-and-Drop Interface**: Build GitHub Actions workflows visually without writing YAML
- **Real-Time YAML Preview**: See your workflow YAML update in real-time as you design
- **Smart Validation**: Automatic validation and error detection for workflow configurations
- **IDE Integration**: Works seamlessly in Cursor, Windsurf, VSCode, Kiro, Antigravity, and other AI-powered IDEs
- **Autocomplete Support**: Intelligent suggestions for actions, jobs, and steps
- **Free and Open Source**: MIT licensed, available on GitHub
- **No Account Required**: Install and use immediately without sign-up

## Supported IDEs

- Cursor IDE
- Windsurf IDE
- Visual Studio Code (VSCode)
- Kiro IDE
- Antigravity IDE
- Any VS Code compatible editor

## Installation

Available on:
- Visual Studio Code Marketplace: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Timoa.workflow-visual-editor
- Open VSX Registry: https://open-vsx.org/extension/Timoa/workflow-visual-editor

## Use Cases

1. **CI/CD Pipeline Creation**: Build continuous integration and deployment workflows visually
2. **GitHub Actions Learning**: Learn GitHub Actions syntax through visual representation
3. **Workflow Debugging**: Visualize complex workflows to identify issues
4. **Team Collaboration**: Share visual workflow designs with team members
5. **Rapid Prototyping**: Quickly prototype CI/CD pipelines without YAML knowledge

## Technical Details

- **Platform**: IDE Extension (VSCode, Cursor, Windsurf, Kiro, Antigravity)
- **License**: MIT (Open Source)
- **Price**: Free
- **Operating Systems**: Windows, macOS, Linux
- **GitHub Actions Version**: Supports latest GitHub Actions syntax
- **File Format**: .github/workflows/*.yml or *.yaml

## Target Audience

- Software Developers
- DevOps Engineers
- CI/CD Engineers
- GitHub Actions Users
- Teams using AI-powered IDEs (Cursor, Windsurf, Kiro, Antigravity)
- Developers learning GitHub Actions
- Open source contributors

## Benefits

- **Save Time**: Create workflows 10x faster than writing YAML manually
- **Reduce Errors**: Visual validation prevents common YAML syntax errors
- **Improve Productivity**: Focus on logic, not syntax
- **Better Understanding**: Visual representation makes complex workflows easier to comprehend
- **AI IDE Compatible**: Works perfectly with AI-powered development environments

## Common Questions

**Q: Does it work with existing GitHub Actions workflows?**
A: Yes, you can import and edit existing .github/workflows/*.yml files visually.

**Q: Is it free?**
A: Yes, completely free and open source under MIT license.

**Q: Which IDEs are supported?**
A: Cursor, Windsurf, VSCode, Kiro, Antigravity, and any VS Code compatible editor.

**Q: Do I need to know YAML?**
A: No, the visual editor handles YAML generation automatically.

**Q: Can I see the YAML code?**
A: Yes, real-time YAML preview shows the generated code as you build.

**Q: Does it support all GitHub Actions features?**
A: Yes, supports jobs, steps, actions, triggers, secrets, environments, and more.

## Links

- Website: https://workflow-editor.com/
- VS Code Marketplace: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Timoa.workflow-visual-editor
- Open VSX: https://open-vsx.org/extension/Timoa/workflow-visual-editor
- Privacy Policy: https://workflow-editor.com/privacy-policy
- Terms of Use: https://workflow-editor.com/terms-of-use

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## Last Updated

2026-02-13