The Problem (Pain Level: 9/10)
AI agents are automating more tasks every day, but there are still moments where human approval is required.
- Payment approvals needing human review before execution
- AI-generated content requiring verification before publishing
- Sensitive data access requiring human consent
Existing automation tools (Zapier, n8n) only support fully automated or fully manual workflows. There’s no tool designed for hybrid workflows where AI and humans work together.
According to Deloitte, the AI agent market will reach $8.5 billion by 2026 and $35 billion by 2030.
Target Market
- Primary Market: GLOBAL
- Target Segment: Development teams building AI agents, startups adopting automation
- Estimated TAM: $8.5B by 2026 (autonomous AI agent market)
In 2026, “human-on-the-loop” orchestration will become the core operating model for the most advanced businesses.
What is Human-AI Task Runner?
Human-AI Task Runner is an orchestration engine that manages workflows between AI agents and human approvers.
Core Features
- Human-in-the-Loop Patterns: Insert human approval gates mid-AI execution
- Conditional Routing: Auto-approve vs human review branching based on amount/importance
- Multi-Agent Coordination: Manage task handoffs between multiple AI agents
- Audit Trail: Complete history of who approved what and when
- Slack/Email Notifications: Instant alerts on approval requests
Competitive Analysis
| Competitor | Pricing | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Zapier | $20-50/mo | Not AI-native, simple trigger-based |
| n8n | Free-$50/mo | Self-hosted complexity, limited AI integration |
| Prefect | $0-150/mo | Developer-friendly, non-developer access difficult |
| LangChain | Free | Just a framework, not a product |
Differentiation: The only workflow tool that supports human-in-the-loop patterns as a first-class citizen.
MVP Development
- Estimated Timeline: 6 months (24 weeks)
- Complexity: MEDIUM-HIGH
- Tech Stack Fit: 9/10
Recommended Stack
Backend: Go or Node.js (high-performance workflow engine)
Frontend: React + TypeScript
Database: PostgreSQL + Redis (queuing)
AI Integration: Anthropic API, OpenAI API
Notifications: Slack API, SendGrid
Infra: Docker + Railway
MVP Scope
- Visual workflow builder
- Human approval node (Slack notifications)
- Basic AI agent node (LLM calls)
- Conditional branching and variable passing
- Execution history dashboard
Revenue Model
- Model: SUBSCRIPTION
- Price Range:
- Starter: $29/mo (100 executions/month)
- Team: $99/mo (1,000 executions/month)
- Business: $249/mo (unlimited)
- MRR 6-month projection: $1,000
- MRR 12-month projection: $6,000
Risk Analysis
| Risk | Level | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | MEDIUM | Workflow engine complexity, can leverage open source |
| Market | LOW | AI agent market rapidly growing |
| Execution | MEDIUM | MVP scope management critical, focus on core features |
Who Should Build This
- AI engineers who’ve deployed AI agents to production but need human oversight
- Startup CTOs who need to maintain compliance while adopting automation
- Non-developer teams who find Zapier insufficient but don’t want to code
- AI startups building multi-agent systems
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