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The PAI Workflow Studio

A browser-based canvas for designing, specifying, and exporting production AI deployments. Not a flowchart tool. Not a mockup. A specification system that produces real deployment contracts.

Open Studio — free →CPAP certification uses this tool
TRIGGERinvoice_emailemail in · Outlook0 in · 1 outARTIFACTinvoice.pdfother1 in · 1 outSKILLpdf_extractionL1 · HUMAN APPROVES1 in · 1 outHUMANfinance_review⏱ 4h SLA · escalates1 in · 1 outARTIFACTapproved_payment1 in · 0 outInvoice Approval Pipeline — 5 nodes, 1 human gate, L1 autonomyproductionai.institute/studio

Every node carries a formal contract: autonomy level, retry policy, escalation path, risk category. This is what exports from the Studio.

Six node types. Every production AI pattern.

The Studio models production AI deployments using six typed nodes. Each node type enforces different contract properties and governance requirements.

TRIGGER
What starts the workflow — a scheduled job, webhook, email, file upload, or API call. Defines the entry contract for the entire pipeline.
SKILL
An AI component: an LLM call, a classifier, an extraction model, a scoring function. Carries autonomy level (L0–L4), retry policy, and escalation path.
ARTIFACT
A data boundary between steps — a document, JSON payload, database record, or file. Makes data flow explicit and auditable.
HUMAN
A human review or decision gate. Carries SLA, assignment logic, escalation timeout, and override authority. Required for L0/L1 decisions.
INTEGRATION
A connection to an external system — CRM, ERP, email, Slack, SharePoint, database. Explicitly models every external dependency.
CONDITION
A branching gate — if/else logic that routes workflow based on data values, confidence scores, or risk classifications.

Who uses it and how

The Studio was originally built as a standalone product. It is now free and open as part of PAI's mission to make production AI deployment knowledge accessible to everyone.

For Learners

Study for AIDA and CPAP by building real workflows

The AIDA exam tests all 8 PSF domains through scenario questions. The Studio makes those scenarios concrete — you can model the exact situation described in a question, see how the nodes connect, and understand what controls apply where.

The CPAP practical assessment requires submitting a workflow designed in the Studio. Building and iterating in the tool is how you prepare.

For AI Teams

Design production deployments before you build them

Use the Studio to specify a production AI system before committing to implementation. Model every skill, every human gate, every integration dependency. Assign autonomy levels and escalation paths to each component.

Export a deployment package: YAML specifications, hook scripts, integration adapter stubs, and an executive brief — all from the canvas design.

For Consultants

Design, specify, and sell AI solutions to clients

Map a client's current manual process, run the AI automation transformation, and export a proposal-ready executive brief with ROI calculations. Deliver a professional deployment contract on day one of an engagement.

CPAP-certified consultants demonstrate that the workflows they design meet the Production Safety Framework — giving clients independent assurance of deployment quality.

What exports from the Studio

The Studio is not a diagram tool. Every canvas design produces a structured export package that can be handed directly to an engineering team or presented to a client.

YAML skill specifications

One file per AI component. Defines inputs, outputs, model config, retry logic, and escalation policy.

Hook scripts

Runnable Python stubs for each skill — ready to connect to real model APIs.

Integration adapter stubs

Pre-wired connectors for every integration node: email, CRM, ERP, databases.

Executive brief

Auto-generated stakeholder document with workflow summary, ROI analysis, risk assessment, and phase plan.

GETTING_STARTED.md

Plain-language deployment guide for the engineering team. No technical jargon.

── export-package.zip ──────────────────────
📁 skills/
pdf_extraction.yaml
po_matching_validation.yaml
📁 hooks/
pdf_extraction.py
po_matching_validation.py
📁 integrations/
outlook_adapter.py
erp_adapter.py
📄 executive-brief.pdf
📄 GETTING_STARTED.md
📄 workflow-state.json
────────────────────────────────────────────
autonomy_level: L1 # Human Approves
risk_category: HIGH
retry_policy: {max: 3, backoff: exponential}
escalation_path: finance-team-lead@company.com

Pre-built workflow templates

Load any template into the Studio and adapt it to your context. Each template is a complete, PSF-compliant workflow with all contracts pre-populated.

Finance
Invoice Approval Pipeline
PDF Extraction (SKILL)Line-item Classifier (SKILL)Finance Approval Gate (HUMAN)ERP Integration (INTEGRATION)
Load in Studio →
Operations
Customer Support Triage
Ticket Intake (TRIGGER)Intent Classifier (SKILL)Priority Router (CONDITION)Escalation Gate (HUMAN)Resolution Logger (ARTIFACT)
Load in Studio →
Legal / Compliance
Compliance Document Review
Document Intake (TRIGGER)Policy Matcher (SKILL)Risk Scorer (SKILL)Legal Review Gate (HUMAN)
Load in Studio →
HR
Employee Onboarding
HR System TriggerDocument Classifier (SKILL)IT Provisioning (INTEGRATION)Manager Approval (HUMAN)
Load in Studio →
Sales
Sales Quote Generator
CRM TriggerPricing Model (SKILL)Discount Classifier (CONDITION)Sales Manager Gate (HUMAN)Quote Output (ARTIFACT)
Load in Studio →
Legal
Contract Review Pipeline
Document Upload (TRIGGER)Clause Extractor (SKILL)Risk Flagging (SKILL)Legal Review (HUMAN)Signed Contract (ARTIFACT)
Load in Studio →

Start designing your first production AI workflow

No account required. Free forever. Export your design, take the AIDA exam, and submit a CPAP portfolio — all from the same canvas.

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