> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.atomicagi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Automations
> Create recurring agent conversations from ready-made templates so scheduled analysis and follow-up stay consistent
Use Automations to schedule recurring agent conversations. This page is for repeatable report, prep, and triage prompts that should run on a cadence without manual kickoff.
## Questions this page should answer
1. Which recurring automations already exist?
2. Which template should we use for the next recurring job?
3. Which automation should be paused, edited, run now, or removed?
## Before you automate
* Run the prompt manually in [New chat](/automation/new-chat/overview) before scheduling it.
* Confirm the output has a clear owner and review rhythm.
* Decide whether this should be an Automation or a full [Workflow](/automation/workflows/overview).
* Keep the first version narrow: one recurring question, one expected output, one cadence.
## What this page gives you
* Template groups for recurring report, content, and triage jobs.
* Cadence defaults for each template.
* Automation cards with run, edit, pause, and delete actions.
* Detail pages for the prompt, schedule, model, status, and previous runs.
## How to read the automation library
Read each automation card as an operating commitment:
* `Name`: what recurring question or output this automation owns.
* `Template`: the starting pattern used to create the automation.
* `Cadence`: how often the conversation will run.
* `Status`: whether the automation is active, paused, or needs attention.
* `Previous runs`: whether the scheduled output is staying useful over time.
Use this rule:
* If the output needs multiple tools, branching, or structured handoffs, use a Workflow.
* If the output is a recurring agent conversation with a stable prompt, use an Automation.
* If the prompt still changes every time you run it, keep it in New chat until it stabilizes.
## How to use this page
### Start from the closest template
Templates reduce setup mistakes. Pick the nearest recurring use case first, then tighten the prompt instead of starting from a blank automation every time.
### Keep cadence proportional to decision value
Daily or every-48-hour runs only make sense when the output creates real decisions. Low-value prompts should stay weekly or monthly.
### Review previous runs before editing
If an automation underperforms, inspect the last outputs first. Weak recurring output usually needs a better prompt, tighter tool scope, or a lower cadence.
## Quick weekly checklist
1. Review failed, paused, or stale automations first.
2. Check whether active automations still match the current reporting rhythm.
3. Open recent runs and confirm the output is still actionable.
4. Pause automations that no one reads or uses.
5. Convert repeatable multi-step automations into workflows when they outgrow a single prompt.
## What to fix first
| Pattern in Automations | What it usually means | Recommended action |
| ------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| Many active automations, few readers | Cadence is too noisy | Pause low-value runs and keep only decision outputs |
| Same prompt edited before every run | Automation was created too early | Move back to New chat until the prompt stabilizes |
| Output is useful but incomplete | Prompt lacks context or constraints | Tighten the prompt and rerun manually first |
| Automation needs several handoffs | It has become an operational workflow | Rebuild as a Workflow with explicit steps |
| Failures repeat across runs | Tool, data, or permission setup is weak | Fix the underlying setup before re-enabling |
## Team routine
1. Weekly: review recent runs and pause anything not used.
2. Bi-weekly: promote proven automations into team operating routines.
3. Monthly: delete obsolete automations and document the few that matter.
## Keep in mind
* Automations are scheduled agent conversations, not full workflow graphs.
* A bad prompt becomes expensive faster when it is scheduled.
* Run a manual version first if you are not sure the prompt is stable.
## Where to go next
* [New chat](/automation/new-chat/overview)
* [Agents](/automation/agents/overview)
* [Tasks](/automation/tasks/overview)
* [Workflows](/automation/workflows/overview)