docker run --pull=always -it -p 8080:8080 --user=root \ --name kestra --restart=always \ -v kestra_data:/app/storage \

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Kestra orchestrates data and AI workflows declaratively in YAML, with a UI, scheduling and hundreds of plugins.
| Category | Low-code AI builder |
| Type | Orchestration platform |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Built with | Java |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Best for | data pipelines that include AI steps |
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WindmillTurn scripts into workflows and UIsKestra is free and open-source (Apache-2.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Yes. Kestra is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
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