Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome! This page covers everything from credits and pricing to security, AI, and workflow building.If you still have questions, reach out — our team is always here to help.
Getting Started
Do I need to know how to code?
Do I need to know how to code?
No coding required.
Kadabra was built for everyone. You describe what you want in plain English, and the AI Agent helps you build it.If you are technical, you can extend flows using Custom Nodes or API calls — but it’s completely optional.
Kadabra was built for everyone. You describe what you want in plain English, and the AI Agent helps you build it.If you are technical, you can extend flows using Custom Nodes or API calls — but it’s completely optional.
How is Kadabra different from Zapier or Make?
How is Kadabra different from Zapier or Make?
Traditional tools like Zapier or Make execute fixed, rule-based automations.
Kadabra combines deterministic workflows with AI reasoning.
Kadabra combines deterministic workflows with AI reasoning.
- Zapier/Make: “If X happens, do Y.”
- Kadabra: “When a lead replies, analyze sentiment, log it in the CRM, and message me if it’s positive.”
Can I try Kadabra for free?
Can I try Kadabra for free?
Yes! The Free plan includes 1,000 credits per month and access to core features:
- AI Agent
- 1 Custom Node
- Limited Schedules
- Community Support
What is Kadabra (Formerly Nexcraft)?
What is Kadabra (Formerly Nexcraft)?
Kadabra is a vibe automation platform that lets you build and run AI-powered flows using plain English prompts.
You describe what you want, and the AI Agent generates, executes, and monitors your automation instantly.
You describe what you want, and the AI Agent generates, executes, and monitors your automation instantly.
How do I create my first automation?
How do I create my first automation?
Simply type a prompt such as:
“Send a Slack message when a new row is added to my Airtable.”The Agent will automatically generate and configure the flow.
Can I build or edit flows manually?
Can I build or edit flows manually?
Yes. Start with an empty canvas and use the drag-and-drop editor.
You can also let the Agent generate a base flow, then fine-tune or expand it manually.
You can also let the Agent generate a base flow, then fine-tune or expand it manually.
Running, Editing, and Scheduling Flows
How do I run a workflow?
How do I run a workflow?
Click Run at the top-right of the screen to test the flow once.
What’s the difference between Run and Deploy?
What’s the difference between Run and Deploy?
- Run: Executes a single test.
- Deploy: Saves and activates the flow for scheduling or external triggers.
How do I modify a generated flow?
How do I modify a generated flow?
You can:
- Ask the Agent: “Add a filter before sending the email.”
- Edit manually: Drag, drop, and configure nodes visually.
How do I save or share a flow?
How do I save or share a flow?
How can I duplicate or rename a flow?
How can I duplicate or rename a flow?
- Rename: Open the flow → click its name → edit → Update Current Flow.
- Duplicate: Save the flow, change its name, then click Save as New Flow.
How do I schedule flows?
How do I schedule flows?
- Enable Periodic Scheduling under Save Flow → Scheduling, choose Daily, set a time, and save.
- For one-time runs, click Add Schedule, pick a date/time, and save.
- To pause, go to Home → Scheduled, select the schedule, and click Pause.
Working with Nodes
What is the AI Assistant Node?
What is the AI Assistant Node?
A generative AI block that runs GPT or Gemini models inside your flow — perfect for text generation, summarization, or decision-making logic.
What is the AI Agent Node?
What is the AI Agent Node?
A more advanced node that uses agentic reasoning to decide when and how to use tools, fetch live data, or take contextual actions automatically.
What is the Code Editor Node?
What is the Code Editor Node?
Use it to write custom Python for advanced logic or data transformations not covered by visual nodes.
How do I test or delete a node?
How do I test or delete a node?
- Test: Right-click → Start run from here.
- Delete: Right-click → Delete, or select and press Backspace.
How do I open node settings or results?
How do I open node settings or results?
- Settings: Click the gear icon or double-click the node.
- Results: Click the blue square icon at the top-right.
What does the green check icon mean?
What does the green check icon mean?
It indicates that the parameter is connected and receiving live data.
Files, APIs, and Integrations
How do I upload and process a CSV or PDF?
How do I upload and process a CSV or PDF?
Add a File Upload node, select your file, and accept its output fields.
How do I connect to external APIs or databases?
How do I connect to external APIs or databases?
- API: Add a Send API Request node (or describe the call in the Agent) and set method, URL, headers, and body.
- Database: Go to Nodes → Create New Integration, choose your DB, set authentication, pick tables, and save.
How are secrets stored securely?
How are secrets stored securely?
Secrets are encrypted and isolated per user.
Add new ones in Nodes → Manage Secrets → Add Secret — choose provider, paste credentials, and save.
Add new ones in Nodes → Manage Secrets → Add Secret — choose provider, paste credentials, and save.
Context & AI Behavior
What is Context Management?
What is Context Management?
A panel where you define your company’s jargon, preferences, and domain rules so the AI understands your environment better.
What is Personal Context?
What is Personal Context?
It stores your working style and preferences so the AI tailors its tone and behavior to you.
Will updating context affect existing flows?
Will updating context affect existing flows?
No. Context only affects future Agent interactions and new flow generations.
Credits & Billing
What are credits?
What are credits?
Credits are Kadabra’s usage currency.Each node run consumes a small amount of credits.
Example: an AI Node costs ~50 credits, while a Google Search Node costs 1 credit.You can view node costs in the Nodes Catalog or track detailed usage in Account → Usage.
Example: an AI Node costs ~50 credits, while a Google Search Node costs 1 credit.You can view node costs in the Nodes Catalog or track detailed usage in Account → Usage.
What happens if I run out of credits?
What happens if I run out of credits?
Automations pause automatically — nothing breaks.
You can still view and edit flows, or purchase extra credits anytime.
You can still view and edit flows, or purchase extra credits anytime.
How can I check my usage?
How can I check my usage?
Go to Account → Usage for:
- Remaining credits
- Run history
- Cost per flow and node
- Billing and invoices
What’s included in each plan?
What’s included in each plan?
Free – 1,000 credits/month, core AI features, community support.
Pro (9/user) – 5,000 credits/month, unlimited nodes, email support.
Team (18/user) – 10,000 credits/month, collaboration, priority support.
Enterprise (Custom) – Dedicated infra, custom integrations, SLAs.Extra credits can be purchased on Pro and Team plans.
Pro (9/user) – 5,000 credits/month, unlimited nodes, email support.
Team (18/user) – 10,000 credits/month, collaboration, priority support.
Enterprise (Custom) – Dedicated infra, custom integrations, SLAs.Extra credits can be purchased on Pro and Team plans.
Security & Privacy
Is my data used to train AI models?
Is my data used to train AI models?
Never. Kadabra enforces a strict Zero AI Training Policy — your data is never used to train any AI models.
How secure is Kadabra?
How secure is Kadabra?
Kadabra uses enterprise-grade encryption and monitoring:
- AES-256 + TLS 1.3
- Multi-zone AWS hosting with failover
- Continuous security auditing
- CASA-certified infrastructure
Where is my data stored?
Where is my data stored?
Data is securely stored in AWS across multiple availability zones.
Backups and region preferences are available for Enterprise plans.
Backups and region preferences are available for Enterprise plans.
How do credentials and secrets stay safe?
How do credentials and secrets stay safe?
- OAuth2 for connected apps
- Encrypted token storage per user
- Provider-verified secrets management
What compliance standards do you follow?
What compliance standards do you follow?
Kadabra’s infrastructure and partners adhere to:
- CASA Security Framework
- Enterprise Security Standards
- Regular third-party audits and reviews
Troubleshooting
How do I debug a failed automation?
How do I debug a failed automation?
- Open Run Logs to see where it failed
- Review the error message
- Hover over connections to inspect data
- Fix and re-run
Can I test flows safely?
Can I test flows safely?
Yes. Test runs use sandboxed data and won’t affect production systems.
What if a connection stops working?
What if a connection stops working?
Kadabra will show clear messages (e.g., “Slack token expired”).
Reconnect in Settings → Integrations, and automations resume instantly.
Reconnect in Settings → Integrations, and automations resume instantly.
Collaboration & Sharing
Can I collaborate with my team?
Can I collaborate with my team?
Yes! The Team Plan and higher include:
- Shared credentials & flows
- Real-time editing
- Version history
- Role-based permissions
Can I share flows externally?
Can I share flows externally?
Can external users trigger my automation?
Can external users trigger my automation?
Yes — through API Triggers or Interfaces that expose secure endpoints or forms.
AI & Smart Features
What powers Kadabra’s AI?
What powers Kadabra’s AI?
Kadabra orchestrates OpenAI and Gemini models using our own agentic layer for reasoning, planning, and execution.
How accurate is the AI understanding?
How accurate is the AI understanding?
Very accurate — the Agent understands natural language and goals contextually.
Clearer instructions lead to better outcomes.
Clearer instructions lead to better outcomes.
Plans at a Glance
| Plan | Price | Monthly Credits | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1,000 | AI Agent, 1 Custom Node, Limited Schedules |
| Pro | $9 | 5,000 | Unlimited Nodes, Email Support |
| Team | $18 | 10,000 | Collaboration, Priority Support |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Dedicated Infra, SLA, Advanced Security |
Extra credits can be purchased anytime on Pro and Team plans.
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