What is Graph Studio?
Graph Studio is Phinite’s visual workflow builder that enables you to create sophisticated AI-powered automations without coding. Design complex multi-agent systems using an intuitive canvas interface, connect them with conditional logic, and deploy with full observability and access controls.Manual canvas editing (Recommended for beginners and for gaining a better understanding.)
Design precise workflows by dragging and connecting nodes with full control over execution order.
Prompt-based creation (Aura)
Describe your workflow goal in natural language and let AI generate the initial workflow structure, prompt, tools and variables.
Agent Registry (A2A)
Expose published graphs as external agents, browse the catalog, and attach registry agents on the canvas.
Key capabilities
Visual workflow design
- Drag-and-drop canvas: Intuitive interface powered by React Flow for complex workflow visualization
- Real-time collaboration: Multiple team members can work on flows simultaneously with live updates
- Version control: Track changes, compare versions, and rollback to previous iterations
Multi-agent orchestration
- Master Agents: Primary reasoning units with full access to tools, RAG, and conditional logic
- Child Agents: A helper agent for the master agent, designed to handle specific LLM-based tasks.
- Registry agents (A2A): Attach agents from the Agent Registry in Browse or Discovery mode on a master agent node
- Agent communication: Seamless data passing and coordination between agents
Enterprise features
- Role-based access: Control who can view, edit, or publish flows based on user roles
- Environment management: Deploy flows across Development, UAT, and Production environments
- Audit trails: Complete logging of all changes, executions, and user actions
Advanced logic & data
- Conditional routing: Use LLM-evaluated decision variables to create dynamic workflow paths
- Variable management: Capture, transform, and pass data between workflow steps
- RAG integration: Ground agents with enterprise knowledge from connected data sources
Debugging & observability
- Execution logs: Real-time monitoring of workflow runs with detailed step-by-step traces
- Error handling: Comprehensive error boundaries and debugging tools for troubleshooting
- Performance metrics: Track execution times, success rates, and resource usage
Prerequisites
Access requirements
- Workspace membership: You must be added to a workspace with appropriate permissions
- Role assignment: Minimum “Developer” role required for creating flows, “Admin” for publishing
- Project access: Agent Graphs are created within projects - ensure you have project-level access
Technical setup
- Data sources: Configure RAG collections if agents need enterprise knowledge
- Tool integrations: Set up external APIs and custom logics.
- Environment variables: Configure any required secrets or configuration values
User roles and permissions
| Role | Can Create Agent Graphs | Can Edit Agent Graphs | Can Publish Agent Graphs | Can View Logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuperAdmin | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Admin | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Developer | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tester | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Viewer | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Getting started workflow
Access Graph Studio
Navigate to your workspace → Assistants → [Agent graph] → Studio tab
You should see the Graph Studio interface with canvas, nodes, and inspector panels.
Choose creation method
Decide either “Create with Aura” for AI-assisted generation or “Create manually”(recommended) for full control.
Design your workflow
Add nodes, configure agents, connect logic, and test your Agent Graph with sample inputs.
Use the debugging logs in the bottom panel to monitor execution and troubleshoot issues.
Related concepts
- Building Assistants: Learn how flows integrate with conversational and autonomous assistants
- Agent Registry (A2A): Expose, discover, and compose external agents
- DevStudio: Create custom tools that flows can utilize
- Observability: Monitor flow performance and debug issues
- User Management: Understand workspace permissions and access controls