Access & Plans
Which plan includes Speckle Automate?
Which plan includes Speckle Automate?
Speckle Automate is available and is an Enterprise-only offering. Enterprise plans include custom
automation support by Speckle engineers.
Can I build and publish my own Automations without Enterprise?
Can I build and publish my own Automations without Enterprise?
No. Only Enterprise workspaces can build and publish custom Automations.
Can I run Automations on Explore or Team plans?
Can I run Automations on Explore or Team plans?
No. Automate is available only on Enterprise plans.
Is there a limit to how many Automations I can run?
Is there a limit to how many Automations I can run?
No limits at this time.
Setup & Operation
Do I still need GitHub to use Automate?
Do I still need GitHub to use Automate?
GitHub remains the default creation flow using the wizard, while other VCS platforms are also
supported. Contact us while the documentation for each platform is in progress.
Does Automate require a dedicated Speckle Server?
Does Automate require a dedicated Speckle Server?
Automate runs only on Speckle-hosted servers, with app.speckle.systems as the primary environment.
Can I self-host Automate?
Can I self-host Automate?
No. Automate cannot be self-hosted. However, Speckle Servers emit webhook events you can consume
in external systems.
Where does my automation code run?
Where does my automation code run?
In the Automate Execution Engine. This is a separate infrastructure isolated from the running
Speckle application and data storage.
How are Automations triggered?
How are Automations triggered?
Automations can be triggered manually or automatically on new model publish events.
What do I need to get started with Automate?
What do I need to get started with Automate?
An Enterprise workspace and at least one Function repository connected through GitHub or another
VCS.
What happens to Automations I created during beta?
What happens to Automations I created during beta?
Your code remains in the GitHub repository you used during beta. Automations created during beta
continue to work on Enterprise plans. If your workspace is not on an Enterprise plan, you will
need to upgrade to continue using Automate.
Development & Sharing
What programming languages and SDKs are supported by Automate?
What programming languages and SDKs are supported by Automate?
Automate can run any command-line executable. Speckle provides SDKs for C# and Python to simplify
interaction with model data. You can bring your own code stack, though support is limited.
Promising use cases may qualify for #BuildWithSpeckle
collaboration. Learn more or apply via the
BuildWithSpeckle page.
Can I see logs or debug failed runs?
Can I see logs or debug failed runs?
Yes. Logs are available within the Automate run details.
Are there usage metrics or performance analytics?
Are there usage metrics or performance analytics?
Not yet.
Security & Support
How secure is Automate when running my code?
How secure is Automate when running my code?
All configuration values are encrypted until runtime. Results follow the same access model as
Speckle data. The execution engine is isolated from the Speckle app and vice versa.
Who can view automation results?
Who can view automation results?
Any project viewer can see results in the Speckle web app. Workspace admins and project owners can
view full run histories.
Where can I get help or support for Automate?
Where can I get help or support for Automate?
Visit the Community Forum for guidance and discussion.