# Discourse Automation

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation/195773
**Category:** Plugin
**Tags:** official, automation, included-in-core
**Created:** [July 2, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation/195773 "2021-07-02T13:10:54Z")
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### Author: ![Lilly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/lilly/32/575047_2.png) [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation/195773/152 "2024-11-24T13:33:54Z")

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> [@Creating an auto responder automation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-an-auto-responder-automation/285031):
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> bookmark This guide explains how to set up an auto responder using the Automation Plugin in Discourse. The auto responder can automatically reply to posts or personal messages containing specific keywords. person_raising_hand Required user level: Administrator An auto responder in Discourse can automatically reply to posts containing certain keywords or phrases. This feature can help moderators and administrators focus on more complex tasks by automating responses to common queries or si…

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