Getting Started
Get up and running with Genzbots Studio in minutes. This guide walks you through installation, your first project, and running your first automation.
System Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (1903+) or Windows 11 |
| Runtime | .NET 10 Desktop Runtime (bundled with installer) |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended |
| Disk | 500 MB for application + project storage |
| Display | 1280×720 minimum, 1920×1080 recommended |
| Browser (web automation) | Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome |
Installation
- Download the Genzbots Studio installer (
.msi) from the Downloads page - Run the installer and follow the prompts — Studio installs to
%ProgramFiles%\Genzbots - Launch Genzbots Studio from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut
- On first launch an onboarding overlay walks you through the key panels
- Activate your license under Account → License → Activate
License ValidationStudio starts immediately while license validation runs in the background. A license badge appears in the header once validated. You can run workflows on the Starter tier without a key.
Your First Workflow
- On the Home Screen click Projects → + New Project
- Give the project a name — the Workflow Designer opens with an empty canvas
- In the Activity Catalog (left panel), type
Login the search box - Drag the Log activity onto the canvas
- In the Properties Panel (right), set Message to
"Hello from Genzbots!" - Press Ctrl+R (or click Run in the toolbar)
- Check the Output Panel at the bottom — your message appears
Examples LibraryOpen Examples on the Home Screen to explore 30+ sample workflows: beginners (HelloWorld, FileOperations, LoopProcessing), intermediate (ErrorHandling, DataValidation, StringManipulation), and advanced (BatchProcessing, WebAutomation, FlowControlAdvanced). Examples are read-only — use File → Save As to make an editable copy.
Studio Interface Overview
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Home Screen | Projects, Execution History, Examples, AI Chat, Connect to Orchestrator, Account, Settings, Help |
| Activity Catalog | Left panel — searchable list of all activities grouped by category |
| Workflow Canvas | Centre — drag and arrange activities; executed top-to-bottom |
| Properties Panel | Right panel — configure the selected activity's parameters |
| Variables Panel | Bottom — Variables tab (local) and Arguments tab (In/Out/InOut for Invoke Workflow) |
| Output Panel | Bottom — log messages, execution status, errors from the current run |
| Execution Trace | Bottom — step-by-step activity history during/after a run |
| Locals / Watch | Bottom — variable values at the current breakpoint (debug mode only) |
| Copilot Panel | Right — AI chat, workflow generation, cost dashboard |