Respell
No-code AI workflow automation ("spells"); discontinued, team joined Salesforce
Last reviewed 2026-06-18
Respell was a no-code platform that let non-technical users build AI automation workflows, called "spells," by visually chaining LLMs, tools, data steps, and app connections without code. Users could run spells manually, on a schedule, via app-event triggers, in bulk over spreadsheets, or via API, with optional human-approval steps. It shipped prebuilt role agents such as a Research Agent and an SDR Agent. Important status note: the standalone Respell product was discontinued. The team announced in January 2024 that it was joining Salesforce to work on Agentforce, and the standalone product shut down on March 1, 2024, with customers directed elsewhere. The site and legacy docs still resolve, which can be misleading. This entry documents the product as it operated and is retained for reference, not as a current option.
What it can do
Build no-code AI workflows ("spells")
CopilotVisually chain LLMs, tools, and data steps into multi-step automations without writing code.
sourceRun prebuilt role agents
SupervisedShips prebuilt agents such as a Research Agent and an SDR Agent for common tasks.
sourceTrigger and schedule automations
SupervisedRuns spells manually, on a schedule, via app-event triggers, or through an API.
sourceProcess data in bulk with human-in-the-loop
SupervisedRuns spells over spreadsheets at scale with optional human-approval steps.
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Strengths
- +Genuinely no-code multi-step AI workflows for non-technical users
- +Model-agnostic across major providers
- +Flexible execution (manual, scheduled, event, bulk, API) with human checkpoints
Limitations
- −Discontinued and unusable today, which is disqualifying for a real evaluation
- −SaaS-only, with no self-hosted path to keep it running
- −Short commercial life with no support or roadmap
Overview
Respell was a no-code platform for building AI automation workflows ("spells") that non-technical users could assemble visually. It ran spells on demand, on schedules, on triggers, in bulk, or via API, with optional human-approval steps.
What it does
Users chained LLMs, tools, and data steps into multi-step automations and could run prebuilt role agents (Research Agent, SDR Agent). It was model-agnostic across OpenAI, Anthropic, and others.
Status
The standalone product was discontinued. The team announced in January 2024 it was joining Salesforce to work on Agentforce, and Respell shut down on March 1, 2024. The site and docs still resolve, which can mislead. This entry is retained for reference only.
Pricing
Was a SaaS subscription; no live pricing exists today.
Best for / not for
Not a current option. Teams looking for a comparable no-code AI workflow builder should consider live alternatives.
Alternatives
Gumloop and Stack AI are live no-code AI workflow builders; Lindy and Salesforce Agentforce are adjacent.
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FAQ
Is Respell still available?+
No. The standalone product was discontinued on March 1, 2024, after the team joined Salesforce to work on Agentforce. The website and legacy docs still resolve, but it is not a current option.
What were "spells"?+
Spells were no-code AI workflows: visual chains of LLMs, tools, and data steps that non-technical users could build and run manually, on a schedule, on triggers, in bulk, or via API.
Sources
- Respell (official site) · accessed 2026-06-18
- Respell legacy docs · accessed 2026-06-18
- Respell wants to help non-technical users spin up AI workflows (TechCrunch) · accessed 2026-06-18
- Respell raises $4.75M seed (The SaaS News) · accessed 2026-06-18
Last reviewed 2026-06-18