The AI Workflow Stack: Tools to Connect Your AI Systems

Build AI systems that talk to each other. Prompt → Model → Database → CRM → Email → Slack. Seamless automation.

The 5 Layers

• Input Layer: Forms, APIs, webhooks
• AI Layer: LLM (Claude, GPT, etc.)
• Logic Layer: n8n, Zapier (if-this-then-that)
• Data Layer: Database, vector store
• Output Layer: CRM, email, Slack, SMS

Example Architecture: Lead Capture

Website visitor (input) → AI qualifies them (AI layer) → Score >8 sent to Slack (output). Score <8 added to email sequence (output).

Popular Integration Tools

• n8n: Most flexible, self-hosted
• Zapier: Most integrations, easiest
• Make: Good balance, affordable

Implementation Timeline

Week 1: Design workflow. Week 2: Build connections. Week 3: Test. Week 4: Deploy.