Type it, done.
Create any automation by describing it in plain language. No flowcharts, no drag-and-drop wiring, no developer required.
Connect Ashby and Cal — AI-native workflow automation
Build multi-step AI automations that flow through Ashby and Cal — and chain in 1000+ other apps when the workflow needs them. One instruction, many steps, every API call run by AI. No code, no flowcharts, self-healing.
Ashby and Cal are two anchors of a much bigger automation. Definable Workflow chains your project tracker, your calendar, and as many other tools as the job needs into a single multi-step flow — built, executed, and verified by AI. Describe the outcome; Workflow plans the steps, runs every API call, branches on conditions, fans out in parallel where useful, retries on failure, and self-heals when an upstream API shifts shape.
What you can automate between Ashby and Cal
6 ways to automate Ashby + Cal
- When a new task is created in Ashby, create or update the event in Cal
- When a task status changes in Ashby, send a prep brief beforehand in Cal
- When a new event is booked in Cal, create a task with full context in Ashby
- When an event is rescheduled in Cal, move the task to a new column in Ashby
- When a sprint closes in Ashby, block follow-up time in Cal, and log the result in a structured record for team review
- When a deadline approaches in Ashby, sync attendees in Cal, then send a notification to the assigned owner with the full context
Most automation tools run code. Workflow runs on AI.
AI builds it AND runs it.
Other platforms use AI to generate brittle code that runs offline. Workflow's entire execution layer is AI — it interprets, decides, and acts step by step.
Self-healing by design.
Every step is monitored by a verification layer. If something fails — a rate limit, an unexpected response, a skipped condition — Workflow detects it, corrects it, and reruns automatically.
Cross-tool orchestration.
Multi-step, event-driven, condition-based flows across Ashby, Cal, and 1000+ other tools — all from one instruction.
How Definable Workflow automation works — step by step
- 1
Describe your workflow
Type what you want to happen between Ashby and Cal. No setup wizard.
- 2
Workflow builds it automatically
Definable maps your instruction to the right actions across both tools. You see the plan before it runs.
- 3
AI executes every step
Workflow runs end-to-end. It calls Ashby, processes the data, applies your conditions, and fires the Cal action.
- 4
The verification layer monitors everything
Every step is verified. If something fails, Workflow catches it, adjusts, and retries — without you lifting a finger.
Example workflow
Trigger
When add candidate to project in Ashby
Condition
If the Ashby event matches your configured filter
Action
Add attendee in Cal
Verified
Workflow verified all steps completed successfully.
Frequently asked questions
What can I automate between Ashby and Cal?
Anything you can describe. Workflow connects Ashby (your project tracker) and Cal (your calendar) through a single instruction. Examples: when a new task is created in Ashby, create or update the event in Cal; when a task status changes in Ashby, send a prep brief beforehand in Cal. There's no limit to step count or branching depth.
Do I need to write code to connect Ashby and Cal?
No. You describe the outcome in plain language and Workflow assembles the steps, authenticates both tools, runs the flow end-to-end, and self-corrects if anything fails.
What happens if Ashby or Cal returns an unexpected response?
Workflow has a verification layer on every step. If a response is malformed, an API rate-limit hits, or a condition is unmet, Workflow detects it, adjusts, and reruns the step automatically — without breaking the flow.
How is this different from drag-and-drop automation tools?
Most automation tools generate static workflows that run brittle code. Workflow is AI-native: the execution layer interprets each step at runtime, so it adapts when Ashby ships an API change or Cal returns a new field shape. You don't maintain it.
How long does it take to set up?
Minutes. Authenticate Ashby and Cal, type what you want to happen, review the plan Workflow generates, and start running.
Your workflows. Built by AI. Run by AI. Fixed by AI.
Stop maintaining automations. Start describing outcomes. Workflow handles everything between Ashby, Cal, and your entire stack.