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Github Copilot said: **Yes, Activiti Modeler Community Edition can be
Yes, Activiti Modeler Community Edition can be integrated with Alfresco Content Services (ACS), but with some considerations:
1. Integration Possibility
Activiti Community Edition is the open-source BPMN workflow engine upon which Alfresco Process Services (APS) is built.
Alfresco Content Services (ACS) incorporates its own embedded Activiti engine for workflow.
Activiti Modeler Community Edition is a BPMN modeler for designing processes for Activiti.
2. Integration Approaches
A. Direct ACS Workflow (Preferred for Simplicity)
ACS includes its own Activiti engine and a basic process modeler (in Share).
You can export BPMN 2.0 XML from Activiti Modeler Community Edition and import it into ACS as a custom workflow.
The process typically involves:
Design your workflow in Activiti Modeler (Community).
Export the BPMN XML.
Deploy/upload this BPMN XML into ACS (via /alfresco/service/api/workflow-definitions).
Map content models, forms, and user tasks as needed.
Limitation: ACS workflow features are more limited than APS; not all BPMN/Activiti features are supported.
B. External Engine Integration
You can run Activiti Community Edition as a separate process engine and integrate with ACS via REST API or custom services.
For example, you can trigger workflows and exchange metadata/documents using:
ACS REST API for content operations.
Activiti REST API for process operations.
This is more complex and typically used for advanced scenarios.
3. Typical Use Case Flow
User uploads/creates content in ACS.
Workflow is started (either automatically or by user action).
Workflow tasks (review, approval, etc.) are assigned and managed.
Process state (e.g., move document to a "Signed" folder) is updated via workflow steps.
4. References
Alfresco documentation on custom workflows
Alfresco Community: Deploying custom Activiti workflows
5. Summary Table
Solution Pros Cons
BPMN import to ACS Simple, supported, no extra infra Limited BPMN features
External Activiti Engine Full BPMN/Activiti capability Complex integration required
In short:
You can use Activiti Modeler Community Edition to design workflows for ACS, as long as you export BPMN and deploy it into ACS. For advanced scenarios, consider a more involved integration or Alfresco Process Services (APS).
Let me know if you need a sample deployment or workflow XML for ACS!
