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Huginn

Ch 136.4of 36 Task Automation Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Scheduled runsYes
  4. 4App triggersYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Huginn is ranked #13 of 36 in task automation software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web.

Compared on task automation software

Scheduled runs
Yesgithub.com
App triggers
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Huginn builds agents that automate online tasks by reading the web, watching for events, and taking actions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Event flows
Agents create and consume events that propagate through a directed graph.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Use cases
Examples include monitoring websites for changes, tracking deals, and sending scheduled email digests.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The project lists connections including Slack, Twitter, RSS, JIRA, MQTT, Twilio, and Pushbullet.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Custom agents
Users can run custom JavaScript functions and add external Agent gems to an installation.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Webhooks
Huginn can send and receive WebHooks.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment
The project provides an official Docker image and instructions for manual installation on a server.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Database requirement
The local installation instructions require MySQL or PostgreSQL.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The README recommends routing outbound requests through an egress proxy on shared instances where untrusted users can create agents.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Transport security
The README assumes deployments run over SSL and describes how to configure SSL settings.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
Huginn is provided under the MIT License.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support and community
The project invites contributions through its GitHub repository and points users to a Gitter room for discussion.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Minimum resources
The requirements guide says the default configuration needs at least 0.5 GB physical memory and 0.5 GB addressable memory (swap).github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Supported installation guide
The production installation guide was created for and tested on Debian and Ubuntu.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2013github.com · 28 Sept 2026

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