SAM AI Workflows Base
SAM AI Workflows Base
The Foundation That Makes Business Automation Feel Like Magic
The Problem You Know Too Well
Every day, your team performs the same repetitive tasks. Copy data from one system to another. Send follow-up emails. Update spreadsheets. Check for new leads. When someone leaves, the tribal knowledge goes with them - and you're left recreating processes from scratch.
You've tried automation tools before. They're either too complex (requiring developers) or too simple (breaking when anything changes). And when something goes wrong at 3 AM? Good luck figuring out what happened.
It doesn't have to be this way.
What If Your Business Could Think For Itself?
Imagine visual workflows that anyone on your team can build - drag, drop, connect, done. Instead of writing code, you simply draw how your process should work. And when something unexpected happens, you have a complete log of every step, every decision, every outcome.
Need to reuse a workflow across departments? Save it as a template. Want to import that amazing N8N workflow you found online? One click. The system speaks the same language as the rest of the automation world.
That's SAM AI Workflows Base.
The WOW Factor
| What You Get | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| N8N-Compatible JSON Format | Import/export workflows from the world's most popular automation platform - your workflows are never locked in |
| Visual Workflow Canvas | Build complex automations by connecting nodes - no coding required |
| Complete Execution History | Know exactly what happened, when it happened, and why - with full audit trails |
| 505+ Pre-Built Node Types | Google, Microsoft, Slack, Notion, and hundreds more - ready to connect |
| Reusable Templates | Save successful workflows as templates, share with your team, even publish to the marketplace |
| Business Unit Organization | Organize workflows by department - Sales sees sales workflows, Marketing sees marketing workflows |
| Undo/Redo Support | Made a mistake? Just undo. SAM remembers every change you make |
How It Works (The Simple Version)
- Create a Canvas - Start with a blank workflow canvas or choose from templates
- Connect Nodes - Drag nodes onto the canvas and connect them to define your process flow
- Configure & Execute - Set up each node's parameters and run your workflow manually or on schedule
That's it. The data layer handles all the complexity - storing your workflows, tracking executions, managing templates. The visual interface (in the companion ai_sam_workflows module) makes it beautiful.
Real Results
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Hours documenting manual processes | Visual workflows that ARE the documentation |
| Lost knowledge when team members leave | Templates that capture institutional knowledge |
| Black-box automation failures | Complete execution logs showing every step |
| Vendor lock-in with proprietary formats | N8N-compatible JSON you can take anywhere |
| Siloed departmental processes | Business unit organization with shared templates |
Who Is This For?
SAM AI Workflows Base is perfect for:
- Business teams who want to automate without waiting for IT
- Operations managers tired of manual, error-prone processes
- Growing companies that need scalable, documented workflows
- Anyone who's been burned by automation vendor lock-in
This probably isn't for you if:
- You enjoy copy-pasting data between systems all day
- You don't use Odoo yet (this is an Odoo module)
- You have one simple process that never changes
Part of the SAM AI Ecosystem
SAM AI Workflows Base doesn't work alone. It's the foundation of an intelligent automation system:
| Module | What It Adds | How It Connects |
|---|---|---|
| ai_sam_base | The brain - memory, credentials, AI conversations | Stores API credentials that workflows use |
| ai_sam | The interface - chat with SAM | Where you ask SAM to help build workflows |
| ai_sam_workflows_base | The data layer - workflow storage & execution | You are here |
| ai_sam_workflows | The visual layer - canvas UI, node picker | Builds beautiful interfaces on top of this data |
| ai_sam_workflows_templates | Extended templates - marketplace integration | Adds community template sharing |
Together, they make business automation accessible to everyone.
The Technical Stuff (For Those Who Care)
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- **Odoo Version:** 18.0+ - **Python:** 3.10+ - **Dependencies:** base, mail, ai_sam_base - **Architecture:** Pure data layer (models only, no UI) - **Node Registry:** 505+ N8N-compatible node types - **Storage:** Single source of truth via json_definition field - **Installation:** Via Odoo Apps menu - **Documentation:** [Full technical docs](ai_sam_workflows_base_SCHEMA.md) **Key Design Decisions:** - **Flatline Architecture:** json_definition IS the workflow - no dual storage, no sync issues - **N8N Compatibility:** Full import/export of N8N workflow JSON - **Platform Skin Pattern:** Data layer (this module) + UI layer (ai_sam_workflows)Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does it take to set up?
A: Install the module from Apps menu, and you're ready to go. No configuration required for basic use.
Q: Do I need technical skills?
A: No for building workflows (visual drag-and-drop). Basic understanding of business processes helps.
Q: Can I import my existing N8N workflows?
A: Yes! The module uses N8N-compatible JSON format. Import with one click.
Q: What if I need help?
A: Ask SAM directly in your Odoo instance, check the documentation, or email [email protected]
Ready to Automate Your Business?
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SAM AI Workflows Base - Part of SAM AI by SME.ec
Version 18.0.1.8.0 | Odoo 18 Compatible