# BotCity

> Enterprise Python governance and automation orchestration platform. BotCity provides visibility, security, and control over Python scripts and AI-generated automations running across organizations. Founded in 2018, headquartered in San Francisco, serving 1,000+ companies across 70+ countries. SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant. Recognized by Everest Group as a Major Contender in RPA Products (PEAK Matrix 2024) and awarded G2's "Easiest to Use" badge.

## Products

- [BotCity Sentinel](https://botcity.dev/sentinel): Endpoint-level Python monitoring and governance. Discovers ungoverned scripts running on corporate endpoints, tracks database access, API calls, file operations, and credential usage in real time. Generates audit-ready compliance evidence with alert-based monitoring for risky behaviors, executive dashboards with risk trend analysis, and detailed remediation recommendations. Addresses the growing "Shadow Python" problem where AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot generate scripts that bypass IT governance.

- [BotCity Orchestrator](https://botcity.dev/orchestrator): Enterprise automation orchestration platform. Provides end-to-end governance with scheduling, automatic queue and load balancing, bot versioning with rollback, custom logging with code traceback, and multi-channel notifications (Teams, Email, WhatsApp). Supports VM, Docker, and serverless environments. Includes API integration for bot triggering, advanced batch processing, priority-based scheduling, and integrated KPI tracking. Claims bots run 15x faster at 5x lower cost versus commercial RPA platforms, with up to 50% license savings.

- [BotCity Insights](https://botcity.dev/insights): Automation analytics platform. Calculates ROI, savings, and FTE impact per automation with process-level detail. Tracks runner utilization, process success rates, automation evolution, and processing speed. Compatible with Power BI and other business intelligence tools via API integration. Provides finance reports for monitoring efficiency of RPA initiatives.

- [BotCity Devtools](https://botcity.dev/dev-tools): Python development framework for building professional automations without commercial licenses. Includes VS Code integration via BotCity Studio, automated code generation, UI element inspection, computer vision-based automation, CLI for complex workflows, and pre-built templates for Citrix, SAP, Windows, and Linux. Provides access to 450,000+ open-source Python libraries. Supports version control, code review, and automated testing.

- [Session Manager](https://botcity.dev/session-manager): Automated Windows session management. Activates machines only when automation tasks require a graphical interface, then closes sessions upon completion. Reduces cloud infrastructure costs and minimizes security exposure from idle open sessions.

- [Opportunity Hub](https://documentation.botcity.dev/opp-hub/home/): Centralized platform for managing automation opportunities with variables, submissions, external forms, and stage-based workflows.

## Solutions

- [AI & Intelligent Automation](https://botcity.dev/ai): Combine Python and AI to automate complex business workflows. Integrates with ERPs (SAP), compliance databases, and CRMs via APIs. Supports cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments. Real-world results include reducing 11-day processes to 2 hours and 95% manual effort reduction. Enterprise-level monitoring and security for Python scripts and AI-generated automated agents.

- [Shadow IT Governance](https://botcity.dev/shadow-it): Addresses ungoverned Python scripts creating operational instability and hidden costs. AI tools have turned Python into a new Shadow IT vector — employees generate scripts that access databases, APIs, and sensitive data without IT oversight. BotCity Orchestrator provides centralized governance with continuous monitoring. Case study: Pague Menos saved $4.8M by centralizing automation governance.

- [Python RPA vs Low-Code](https://botcity.dev/python-rpa-x-low-code): Comparison of code-based Python automation versus low-code RPA platforms. Python-based approach delivers faster execution, lower licensing costs, full code ownership, and access to the entire Python ecosystem including AI/ML libraries.

- [No Vendor Lock-In](https://botcity.dev/no-vendor-lock-in): Full code ownership with Python — automations are standard Python code, not proprietary platform artifacts. Organizations retain complete portability and independence.

- [Why Python for Automation](https://botcity.dev/why-python): The case for Python as the enterprise automation language — largest developer ecosystem, native AI/ML integration, 450K+ libraries, and growing adoption for business process automation.

## Case Studies

- [Bayer LATAM](https://botcity.dev/cases/bayer): Global pharmaceutical and life sciences company. Saved €2.5M and accelerated automation delivery by 87.5% using Python and BotCity. Trained 220+ citizen developers.
- [Andrade Gutierrez](https://botcity.dev/cases/andrade-gutierrez): Major Brazilian construction conglomerate. Preserved 270,000 hours in 6 months with 204 migrated automations. Achieved 20x performance improvement.
- [LG Electronics](https://botcity.dev/cases/lg-electronics): Global electronics manufacturer. LG Electronics Brazil saved 30,000+ manual hours over three years.
- [LG Electronics DX Academy](https://botcity.dev/cases/lg-electronics2): Internal digital transformation training initiative preserving 20,000+ work hours.
- [Pague Menos / Extrafarma](https://botcity.dev/cases/pague-menos-extrafarma): Major Brazilian pharmacy chain. Realized $4.8M in savings within 24 months using Python-based RPA.
- [Oncoclínicas](https://botcity.dev/cases/oncoclinicas): Leading Brazilian oncology network. Eliminated 85 FTEs monthly with bots running up to 8x faster than low-code alternatives.
- [PRIO](https://botcity.dev/cases/prio): Brazilian oil and gas company. Preserved 800 work hours monthly via Python RPA automation.
- [Sicoob UniCentro Br](https://botcity.dev/cases/sicoob): Brazilian financial cooperative. Cut reimbursement processing time by 60% with intelligent Python automation.
- [Embracon](https://botcity.dev/cases/embracon): Brazilian consortium administrator. Generated BRL 1M annual savings and decreased workload by 12,000 hours.
- [Direcional Engenharia](https://botcity.dev/cases/direcional-engenharia): Brazilian construction company. Migrated 160 automations to Python, significantly improving operational performance.
- [Grupo Saga](https://botcity.dev/cases/grupo-saga): Brazilian automotive group. Captured R$80,000 in monthly savings while automating 3,700 work hours.
- [Grupo Figueiredo](https://botcity.dev/cases/grupo-figueiredo): Brazilian logistics company. Averted R$270,000 in financial losses through Python-based automation.
- [Havan](https://botcity.dev/cases/havan): Brazilian retail chain. Reduced process execution time by up to 6x through RPA implementation.
- [All Case Studies](https://botcity.dev/cases): Full library of customer success stories across industries.

## Industries

- [Construction](https://botcity.dev/industry/construction): Automation for construction and engineering enterprises — project management, compliance, procurement workflows
- [Financial Services](https://botcity.dev/industry/financial): Banking and fintech automation — KYC, fraud detection, reconciliation, regulatory compliance
- [Healthcare](https://botcity.dev/industry/health-care): Healthcare process automation — patient scheduling, claims processing, compliance reporting
- [Insurance](https://botcity.dev/industry/insurance): Insurance workflow automation — underwriting, claims, policy management
- [Logistics](https://botcity.dev/industry/logistics): Supply chain and logistics automation — tracking, routing, warehouse operations
- [Manufacturing](https://botcity.dev/industry/manufacturing): Manufacturing process optimization — quality control, inventory, production scheduling
- [Public Sector](https://botcity.dev/industry/public-sector): Government and public administration automation — citizen services, compliance, reporting
- [Retail](https://botcity.dev/industry/retail): Retail operations automation — inventory, pricing, order processing
- [Utilities](https://botcity.dev/industry/utilities): Energy and utilities automation — billing, meter management, field service

## Documentation

- [Documentation Home](https://documentation.botcity.dev/): Complete technical documentation for all BotCity products
- [Getting Started](https://documentation.botcity.dev/getting-started/prerequisites/): Prerequisites, hardware requirements, and BotCity Studio SDK setup
- [Python Automation Tutorial](https://documentation.botcity.dev/tutorials/python-automations/desktop/): Build your first desktop automation with Python
- [Java Automation Tutorial](https://documentation.botcity.dev/tutorials/java-automations/desktop/): Build your first desktop automation with Java
- [JavaScript Automation Tutorial](https://documentation.botcity.dev/tutorials/javascript-automations/desktop/): Build your first desktop automation with JavaScript
- [Orchestrating Your Automation](https://documentation.botcity.dev/tutorials/orchestrating-your-automation/): Deploy and orchestrate automations in production
- [Glossary](https://documentation.botcity.dev/getting-started/glossary/): Key terms and concepts

### Orchestrator Documentation
- [Workspaces](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/workspaces/): Multi-tenant workspace management
- [Automations](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/automations/): Managing automation deployments
- [Runners](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/runners/): Configuring execution environments
- [Schedules](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/schedules/): Automation scheduling and triggers
- [Credentials](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/credentials/): Secure credential management
- [Datapool](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/datapool/): Data management for automations
- [Tasks](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/tasks/): Task queue management
- [Alerts](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/alerts/): Monitoring and alerting configuration
- [Logs](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/logs/): Execution logging and debugging
- [Integrations](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/integrations/): Third-party integrations
- [Maestro SDK (Python)](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/maestro-sdk/): Python SDK for Orchestrator API
- [Orchestrator API](https://documentation.botcity.dev/maestro/api/): REST API reference with Postman examples

### Developer Tools Documentation
- [Desktop Automation Framework](https://documentation.botcity.dev/frameworks/desktop/): Framework for automating desktop applications
- [Web Automation Framework](https://documentation.botcity.dev/frameworks/web/): Framework for automating web applications
- [Plugins](https://documentation.botcity.dev/plugins/): Extensions for AWS, Google, Microsoft, Captcha, Email, HTTP, and more
- [BotCity Studio (VS Code)](https://documentation.botcity.dev/studio/): Visual Studio Code extension for automation development
- [Runner](https://documentation.botcity.dev/runner/): Automation execution agent
- [CLI](https://documentation.botcity.dev/cli/): Command-line interface for automation management
- [Containers](https://documentation.botcity.dev/containers/): Docker and container-based deployment
- [CI/CD Integration](https://documentation.botcity.dev/cicd/): Continuous integration and deployment pipelines

### Insights Documentation
- [Insights Dashboard](https://documentation.botcity.dev/insights/dashboard/): Analytics dashboard overview
- [Reports](https://documentation.botcity.dev/insights/reports/): Generating automation performance reports
- [Power BI Integration](https://documentation.botcity.dev/insights/integrations/): Connecting to business intelligence tools

### How-To Guides
- [Proxies](https://documentation.botcity.dev/howto/proxies/): Configuring proxy settings for automations
- [SSL Authentication](https://documentation.botcity.dev/howto/ssl/): Setting up SSL certificate authentication
- [Browser Extensions](https://documentation.botcity.dev/howto/extensions/): Using browser extensions with web automation
- [Captcha Solving](https://documentation.botcity.dev/howto/captchas/): Handling captchas in automated workflows
- [GitHub Actions](https://documentation.botcity.dev/howto/github-actions/): CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- [Session Manager Guide](https://documentation.botcity.dev/howto/session-manager/): Configuring Windows session management

## Blog

- [How Companies Lose Visibility Over Python Scripts](https://blog.botcity.dev/2026/03/03/how-companies-lose-visibility-over-python-scripts/): Analysis of how ungoverned Python scripts proliferate in enterprises and the risks they create
- [How to Monitor AI-Created Scripts on Corporate Endpoints](https://blog.botcity.dev/2026/02/24/how-to-monitor-ai-created-scripts-on-corporate-endpoints/): Guide to detecting and governing scripts generated by AI coding assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot
- [How to Govern the Use of Python in Enterprises in the Age of AI](https://blog.botcity.dev/2026/02/10/how-to-govern-the-use-of-python-in-enterprises-in-the-age-of-ai/): Framework for enterprise Python governance as AI-generated code becomes ubiquitous
- [The Invisible Risk of Shadow Python: What the 700Credit Breach Teaches Us](https://blog.botcity.dev/2026/02/03/shadow-python-governance-data-leakage-700credit/): Case analysis of data breach caused by ungoverned Python scripts, lessons for governance
- [Shadow AI: Data, Risks, and Governance Solutions (2026 Guide)](https://blog.botcity.dev/2026/01/27/shadow-ai-governanca-riscos-forbes/): Comprehensive guide to Shadow AI risks and governance strategies
- [Python+AI Governance on Endpoints: Where to Start?](https://blog.botcity.dev/2026/01/20/governance-python-endpoints-framework/): Getting started framework for endpoint-level Python and AI governance
- [What is Hyperautomation and What Are the Main Technologies?](https://blog.botcity.dev/2023/11/11/hyperautomation/): Overview of hyperautomation concepts, technologies, and implementation strategies
- [Automating Android Apps](https://blog.botcity.dev/2022/04/06/automating-android-apps/): Technical guide to mobile app automation using BotCity

## Company

- [About Us](https://botcity.dev/about-us): Founded 2018 in Brazil by Lorhan Caproni and Gabriel Archanjo. Hugo Slepicka joined as co-founder in 2021 when the company expanded to the US (Bay Area, now Miami FL). Backed by Upload Ventures (SoftBank), Astella, Alexia Ventures, and Norte Ventures. Angel investors include Rod Johnson (creator of Spring Framework). Serves 1,000+ companies across 70+ countries in 9 industries.
- [Security](https://botcity.dev/security): SOC 2 compliant, ISO 27001 standards, continuous compliance monitoring via Vanta. TLS 1.2+ encryption at rest and in transit, AWS infrastructure with Amazon GuardDuty, MFA and OAuth 2.0, SSO via Azure AD/Google Workspace/LDAP (OpenID/SAML 2.0). Hybrid architecture: cloud orchestration with on-premises automation execution behind customer firewalls. Encrypted credential storage, 365-day audit log retention.
- [International Recognition](https://botcity.dev/international-recognition): Everest Group PEAK Matrix 2024 "Major Contender" in RPA Products. G2 "Easiest to Use" badge. Listed on Gartner Peer Insights and Capterra.
- [Careers](https://botcity.dev/careers): Open positions at BotCity
- [Partner Program](https://botcity.dev/become-a-partner): Become a BotCity implementation and reseller partner
- [Events](https://botcity.dev/events): Upcoming conferences, webinars, and community events
- [Media](https://botcity.dev/media): Press coverage and media resources
- [Community](https://botcity.dev/comunidade): Developer community resources and forums

## Legal

- [Terms and Conditions](https://botcity.dev/terms-and-conditions)
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