Introduction

TemplateDocs helps you automate document workflows end-to-end, from capturing data to generating documents and delivering them where they need to go.

How it works

A typical workflow follows a simple pattern:

  1. Start with a trigger - a form submission, webhook, or API call.
  2. Apply logic - use conditions and formulas to decide what happens next.
  3. Generate documents - merge your data into templates to produce Word (.docx) or PDF files.
  4. Deliver the result - send via email, upload to storage, update records, or integrate with another system.
Example workflow with a form trigger, a set variables step, a document step, and an email step

Document templates

Templates define the content and layout of your documents. Workflows handle everything around them - data, logic, and delivery.

TemplateDocs uses standard Word (.docx) files with dynamic fields (tags):

  • Insert text, links, and images directly into your document
  • Repeat sections for lists or tables
  • Keep all formatting - including styles, colors, and layout

Templates are easy to edit in Word, our online editor, or any tool that saves .docx files.

Template

Hello {{Name}},
Thank you for your order from {{CompanyName}}.

ItemPrice
{{ >> Items }} {{Name}}${{Price}} {{ << }}

Total: ${{Total}}

Your order is on its way!

{{CompanyWebsite}}
Document

Hello John Doe,
Thank you for your order from Acme Inc.

ItemPrice
Widget$10
Gadget$20

Total: $30

Your order is on its way!

www.acme.com

Choose your starting point

Most teams start with a workflow - it gives you a complete, automated flow from input to output. But you can choose what works best for you:

  • Workflows (recommended) - Use when you need to capture data, apply logic, generate documents, and deliver them automatically.
  • Direct generation - Use when you just want to generate documents, either manually in the online editor or programmatically via the API.

See it in action

Next steps

Ready to try it? Create your first workflow