Camunda Self-Managed (Local development environment)

Includes: Camunda Desktop Modeler & Camunda 8 Run
Version: 8.6
Release Date: October 8, 2024
Requires: OpenJDK 21+

Step 1

Download Camunda Desktop Modeler

To learn and design processes in Camunda within a local environment, the Desktop Modeler is recommended.
Requires Camunda 8 Run to execute processes locally. 

How to install?
  1. Download the installer
  2. Start Camunda Modeler

Step 2

Download Camunda 8 Run

A one-click Java application with BPMN Workflow Engine, DMN Decision Engine, Tasklist, and Operate, enabling you to deploy, test, and run workflows locally.

How to install?
  1. Download Camunda 8 Run
  2. Extract or unzip the files
  3. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the folder you extracted
  4. Run the following command based on your operating system and press Enter

Windows

				
					.\c8run.exe start
				
			

macOS & Linux

				
					./start.sh
				
			
  1. Wait for Operate to open automatically in your web-browser
  2. Login to Operate using the following credentials
    username: demo
    password: demo

Camunda Modeler is licensed under the MIT license.
Third-party libraries included are distributed under their respective licenses (view third-party notices). No warranties: Camunda Desktop Modeler & Camunda 8 Run comes without any guarantees.

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