Respell

Respell is a no-code AI workflow platform that enables users to chain together large language model prompts and external tools to automate complex, multi-step tasks. Originally developed as a project to make AI reasoning accessible without programming, Respell provides a visual canvas where users can create sequences of actions such as querying an LLM, searching the web, reading or updating spreadsheets, processing documents, sending emails, and integrating with other SaaS applications. The platform is designed for knowledge workers, small business owners, and anyone who regularly performs repetitive, manual tasks like drafting long documents, reviewing memos, updating financial records, writing boilerplate code, or aggregating information from multiple sources. Instead of requiring Python scripts or API calls, users can drag and drop modular blocks—each representing a specific LLM prompt, a data transformation, or an external service connection—and configure them with simple text inputs. Respell supports popular language models including GPT-4 and others, allowing users to define custom instructions for each step. For example, a workflow might begin with a web search for recent news articles, then pass the retrieved text into an LLM block that summarizes key points, and finally output the summary into a Google Sheets cell. Another scenario could involve reading a PDF contract, extracting specific clauses via a prompt, and sending the extracted data to a Slack channel. The platform also includes conditional logic, loops, and error handling to manage real-world variability. Respell’s emphasis on transparency means users can inspect each step’s output and adjust prompts on the fly. The team behind Respell joined Salesforce in early 2024 to power the future of agents withi