Glossary
Power Automate
Microsoft's low-code workflow automation tool, part of the Power Platform.
Power Automate is Microsoft's low-code workflow automation tool, part of the Power Platform that ships alongside Microsoft 365. It builds flows: a trigger (an email arriving, a SharePoint list row being added, a button press, a schedule) connected to a series of actions across hundreds of connectors. Flow types include cloud flows that run in Microsoft's cloud, desktop flows for RPA-style UI automation on Windows, and business process flows that guide users through staged processes in model-driven apps. Limited use is included with Microsoft 365; premium connectors and desktop flows require standalone Power Automate licensing.