> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tilt.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create an automation in chat

> Ask Tilt Agent to repeat a clear assignment on a schedule.

Create an automation from the chat where you define the work. Tilt Agent saves the assignment, schedule, timezone, target chat, and output policy together.

## 1. State the assignment and cadence

Say what to review, when to run it, which timezone to use, and when to post a result:

```text theme={null}
Every Monday at 9:00 AM America/Toronto, review my portfolio
for allocation drift, stale holdings data, and cash above target.

Post only if the review needs attention. Create the automation
in this chat.
```

<Frame caption="Tilt Agent creates the automation and confirms its next run.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tilt/KdlLLpRFqNhLRxbq/images/tilt-agent/create-automation-chat.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=KdlLLpRFqNhLRxbq&q=85&s=d06c033f3747c2889aebd3c7a22f6d83" alt="A chat where the user requests a Monday portfolio review and Tilt Agent confirms the schedule, attention-only output policy, and next run" width="2160" height="1360" data-path="images/tilt-agent/create-automation-chat.png" />
</Frame>

If the task, time, or timezone is ambiguous, Tilt Agent asks for the missing detail. After saving the automation, it confirms the schedule and next run.

## 2. Check the automation

Open **Automations** to inspect the saved prompt, next run, timezone, output policy, and previous runs. Use **Run now** to test the assignment before relying on its schedule.

## 3. Manage future runs

Ask Tilt Agent to change the automation in chat, or use **Edit**, **Pause**, and **Resume** on its detail page. A paused automation keeps its configuration and stops future scheduled runs until you resume it.