Automation
Overview
Automation lets you schedule recurring or one-time tasks that Tencent WorkBuddy executes automatically. Perfect for routine workflows like daily reports, data monitoring, or periodic file processing.
Creating an Automation
- Open Automation from the sidebar
- Click "New Automation"
- Describe the task you want automated
- Set the schedule (hourly, daily, weekly, or one-time)
- Optionally specify a workspace directory
- Save and activate the automation
Schedule Types
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | Runs every N hours | Check for new emails every 2 hours |
| Daily | Runs once per day at a set time | Generate daily summary at 9 AM |
| Weekly | Runs on specific days of the week | Prepare weekly report every Monday |
| One-time | Runs once at a specified time | Send a reminder at 3 PM today |
Templates
Tencent WorkBuddy provides pre-built automation templates to get you started quickly. Browse available templates when creating a new automation.
Notifications
When an automation completes, results can be pushed to your connected messaging platform (Slack, Telegram, or Discord) via Assistant.