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astron-rpa

AstronRPA is an open-source enterprise RPA desktop application that enables low-code/no-code automation of Windows applications and web pages through a visual designer. It integrates with AI agents, supports 300+ pre-built components, and runs on-premise with Docker deployment.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa

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Apache-2.0

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Field	Value
Repository	iflytek/astron-rpa
Owner	iflytek
Primary language	Java
License	Apache-2.0 — OSI-approved
Stars	5.2k
Forks	582
Open issues	40
Latest release	v1.1.6 (2026-02-25)
Last updated	2026-07-01
Source	https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa

What astron-rpa is

Java/Python-based RPA platform using Vue 3 frontend, Spring Boot/FastAPI backend, and Python execution engine with 20+ automation components. Supports Windows desktop UI automation, web automation, document processing, computer vision, and bidirectional integration with Astron Agent via MCP.

Quickstart

Get the astron-rpa source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash

1git clone https://github.com/iflytek/astron-rpa.git2cd astron-rpa3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Enterprise Desktop & Web Automation

Automate cross-application workflows in Windows environments (WPS, Office, ERP systems like Kingdee/YonYou, browsers). Suitable for finance, HR, and supply chain processes requiring 24/7 unattended execution with team collaboration and scheduling.

AI-Agent Powered Workflow Orchestration

Integrate RPA automation nodes directly into Astron Agent workflows for decision-making combined with execution. Handle complex scenarios where reasoning and task automation must work together—e.g., intelligent document processing with conditional routing.

On-Premise Data Privacy Workflows

Deploy entirely on internal infrastructure using Docker with no cloud dependencies. Ideal for regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) requiring strict data residency and audit compliance without exposing sensitive workflows to external vendors.

Implementation considerations

Requires clean Python 3.13.x installation for build process; plan for environment isolation to minimize package bloat and build time.
Docker deployment is recommended; review QUICK_START.md for production security hardening (Casdoor auth, port configuration, env variables).
Team collaboration features exist but scope (permission model, RBAC, audit logging) not detailed; validate against your governance requirements before committing.
Visual designer and 300+ components reduce coding burden, but custom component development (mentioned in docs) requires Python and SWIG knowledge—plan training accordingly.
Windows client requires >= 8 GB RAM; validate hardware fleet compatibility before rollout; unattended bots may need persistent remote access (RDP/VPN) setup.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Heavy Demand for Non-Windows Automation — Primary support is Windows 10/11 desktop. If your primary workload is Linux/macOS desktop or modern cloud-native applications, this platform is not the best fit despite Python foundation.
No In-House DevOps/Infrastructure Capability — Requires Docker deployment, Python 3.13, Java JDK 8+, Node.js 22+, and infrastructure management. If your team lacks containerization and backend ops expertise, adoption friction will be high. Binary deployment exists but still requires Python environment management.
Preference for SaaS/Managed Solutions — AstronRPA is designed for self-hosted, on-premise deployment. If you require vendor-managed infrastructure, uptime SLAs, or zero ops overhead, look elsewhere. Hosting is your responsibility.
Need for Extensive Third-Party Integrations — While it supports API calls and MCP services, integration breadth with commercial systems (SAP, Salesforce, Workday connectors) is unknown. Likely requires custom component development for proprietary integrations.

License & commercial use

Licensed under Apache License 2.0 (Apache-2.0), a permissive open-source license allowing commercial use, modification, and distribution with attribution and liability disclaimers. Source code is available on GitHub.

Apache 2.0 explicitly permits commercial use, including in proprietary applications. However, commercial support (SLA, consulting, bug prioritization) status is Unknown—contact iFLYTEK directly. No warranty is provided; modifications must comply with Apache 2.0 terms.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	High
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

Project lists 'data-privacy', 'security-compliance', and 'self-hosted' as topics. Casdoor authentication is pre-configured; however, no details provided on encryption at rest, secrets management, audit logging, or network security hardening in the excerpt. QUICK_START.md mentioned for production security but not shown. Assess: credential storage in conf.yaml, TLS/HTTPS enforced by default, RBAC scope, and compliance certifications (SOC2, ISO27001) separately. On-premise deployment reduces data exposure but shifts security responsibility to your ops team.

Alternatives to consider

UiPath

Mature, cloud-first RPA platform with broader ecosystem and commercial support; less suitable if on-premise/data-residency is non-negotiable or if open-source preference exists.

Automation Anywhere

Enterprise RPA with strong AI/ML integration and cloud options; requires vendor lock-in and commercial licensing; better multi-OS support but costlier.

PyAutoGUI / Selenium + custom orchestration

Low-cost, fully custom open-source approach; requires significant development overhead and no built-in enterprise features (scheduling, team collaboration, monitoring), but avoids vendor dependency.

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astron-rpa FAQ

Can I run AstronRPA on Linux or macOS?

Primary support is Windows 10/11 for the desktop client. Server components can theoretically run on Linux via Docker, but client automation is Windows-specific. Consider UiPath or custom Selenium if cross-OS is critical.

What is the total cost of ownership for on-premise deployment?

No licensing fees under Apache 2.0. Costs are: infrastructure (servers/VMs), networking (RDP/VPN if unattended), ops labor, and training. No SLA or support contracts are mentioned; commercial support availability is Unknown—contact iFLYTEK.

How do I integrate AstronRPA with my existing business systems (ERP, CRM)?

Supports API calls, scheduled tasks, and MCP services for integration. Pre-built components exist for common systems (Kingdee, YonYou). Custom integrations require Python component development or leveraging network/API modules. Review openapi-service/api.yaml for available endpoints.

Is my sensitive data encrypted and kept on-premises?

On-premise Docker deployment means no data goes to vendor infrastructure by default. Encryption at rest and in transit is not detailed in the excerpt—verify TLS, secrets management, and audit logging in production docs and directly with iFLYTEK before handling regulated data.

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