Getting started
Optional Integrations
Add workflow-specific tools only after the core AI workspace works.
Install optional tools only when a selected workflow requires them.
Environment files
Keep workflow-specific API keys in .env.local. Git ignores this file in the ACT Playbook template.
cp .env .env.localCopy-Item .env .env.localNever paste a secret into agent chat, a Markdown file, or a commit.
Add only when needed
| Tool | Add it when |
|---|---|
| Google Workspace CLI | A workflow needs Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Slides access. |
| Google Cloud CLI | A workflow needs Google Cloud project access. |
| Node.js | A workflow asks you to run JavaScript tooling or local checks. |
| Python | A workflow asks you to run Python scripts or data processing. |
| Workflow API keys | A selected workflow names a required third-party service such as Serper or Apify. |
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