# \#automation **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/automation/275.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [Monthly triggered recurring automation is not running as expected](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monthly-triggered-recurring-automation-is-not-running-as-expected/402664)
**Author:** [@gassim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gassim)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monthly-triggered-recurring-automation-is-not-running-as-expected/402664 "2026-09-16T01:29:59Z")
Hi there! I’ve been facing an issue with an automation that is supposed to trigger at the start of the month; however, even though it is enabled it’s not automatically being triggered. I can’t find any logs or a way to … --- ## [Trigger PM when user is (auto)added to group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trigger-pm-when-user-is-auto-added-to-group/369936)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trigger-pm-when-user-is-auto-added-to-group/369936 "2026-09-10T22:45:34Z")
I tried to do it on automation, but it didn’t work as expected. No PM was sent, but users were added to a group (via automation). Is there a method or workaround to do it? --- ## [Automation \> Data Explorer Query parameters \> config \> save button also saves the main form](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automation-data-explorer-query-parameters-config-save-button-also-saves-the-main-form/410784)
**Author:** [@andresfromsonar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/andresfromsonar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automation-data-explorer-query-parameters-config-save-button-also-saves-the-main-form/410784 "2026-08-24T13:18:31Z")
Hey there, I ran into a behavior which is in my opinion a bug (or at least, very unexpected!). Here we go: Go to Plugins \> Automation \> Add automation. Select script: Schedule a PM with Data Explorer results. Set Trigg… --- ## [Feature / Plugin Idea: Auto cross-post from Fandom Wiki to a Discourse Category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-plugin-idea-auto-cross-post-from-fandom-wiki-to-a-discourse-category/409960)
**Author:** [@ice.d](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ice.d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-plugin-idea-auto-cross-post-from-fandom-wiki-to-a-discourse-category/409960 "2026-08-13T01:19:36Z")
Hello Meta, I recently thought of something interesting and wanted to know if this could be a possible feature upcoming or an idea for users to be build upon. Idea: Posts made on a fandom are Auto-posted to a specif… --- ## [Discourse Calendar & Events: Webhook triggers & Automations Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-calendar-events-webhook-triggers-automations-plugin/409623)
**Author:** [@gassim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gassim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-calendar-events-webhook-triggers-automations-plugin/409623 "2026-08-10T11:50:52Z")
Hi It’s amazing to see how the Discourse Calendar and Events is turning out to be as a whole technical solution with all the nice and new features. This is a feature request to add webhook triggers & automation options … --- ## [Automating gamification points](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automating-gamification-points/409452)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automating-gamification-points/409452 "2026-08-08T00:41:01Z")
I am thinking about Events that will trigger specific points for those who complete them, and also extending this feature to different tasks, like ‘Share your address’ or ‘Show your pet’. I know the points can be awarde… --- ## [Sharing approaches to using automation to send messages to members](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sharing-approaches-to-using-automation-to-send-messages-to-members/383691)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sharing-approaches-to-using-automation-to-send-messages-to-members/383691 "2026-08-04T04:21:20Z")
Continuing from How to set up automation on Discourse to get welcome messages sent after some specific period of time : This seems to be a solution to something I need to do! Ours is a support group and we have an onboa… --- ## [After user update automation: can it trigger from one required field, while optionally including other profile/custom fields if present?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-user-update-automation-can-it-trigger-from-one-required-field-while-optionally-including-other-profile-custom-fields-if-present/404595)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-user-update-automation-can-it-trigger-from-one-required-field-while-optionally-including-other-profile-custom-fields-if-present/404595 "2026-06-08T13:04:25Z")
I’m trying to use the Create post script with the After user update trigger for a new-user introduction / notification workflow, and I’m not sure whether I’m understanding the documented limitation correctly, or whether … --- ## [Automation error link to log has wrong search term](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automation-error-link-to-log-has-wrong-search-term/404736)
**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automation-error-link-to-log-has-wrong-search-term/404736 "2026-06-08T09:17:41Z")
I recently had some errors in an automation The link “3 errors recently” was to https://mysite.net/logs?search=discourse-automation This took me to a blank page. Presumably because the errors did not contain the te… --- ## [Automation script configuration page on mobile is difficult to use](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automation-script-configuration-page-on-mobile-is-difficult-to-use/402713)
**Author:** [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automation-script-configuration-page-on-mobile-is-difficult-to-use/402713 "2026-05-11T23:07:58Z")
i think the automation page UX on mobile viewport size may need a bit of a fix edit: in safe mode w/official plugins with new foundation on left and old on right sorry awesomerobot, i keep forgetting i am run… --- ## [Automation last run overlapping edit button in mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automation-last-run-overlapping-edit-button-in-mobile/402695)
**Author:** [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automation-last-run-overlapping-edit-button-in-mobile/402695 "2026-05-11T22:35:52Z")
mobile viewport is borking the last run column into the edit button in portrait view turn mobile to landscape: --- ## [Tag topics using AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-topics-using-ai/401178)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-topics-using-ai/401178 "2026-04-21T23:15:00Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to automatically tag topics using the AI triage feature in the Discourse AI plugin combined with Discourse Automation. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Tag t… --- ## [Auto-categorize topics using AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-categorize-topics-using-ai/401827)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-categorize-topics-using-ai/401827 "2026-05-01T01:04:07Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to automatically categorize topics using the AI triage feature in the Discourse AI plugin combined with Discourse Automation. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator … --- ## [Picture uploads broken, when planning to create a Thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/picture-uploads-broken-when-planning-to-create-a-thread/401683)
**Author:** [@newbit1337](https://meta.discourse.org/u/newbit1337)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/picture-uploads-broken-when-planning-to-create-a-thread/401683 "2026-04-28T10:28:55Z")
Hi there, when I try to create a planned thread via the automation plugin, it works perfectly. It’s not working tho, when I try to add a picture to the thread. With Chrome, I can’t even add it to the Composer. With F… --- ## [AI triage examples not sent properly?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-triage-examples-not-sent-properly/401508)
**Author:** [@markschmucker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/markschmucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-triage-examples-not-sent-properly/401508 "2026-04-26T00:29:14Z")
I have an agent to check for bank wiring information in a post. (That’s dangerous.) I give it an example in the Examples section. System Prompt Inspect this post for bank wiring information including account numbers a… --- ## [Flagging with AI Automation- "reviewable item #123" is not descriptive](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flagging-with-ai-automation-reviewable-item-123-is-not-descriptive/401323)
**Author:** [@markschmucker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/markschmucker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flagging-with-ai-automation-reviewable-item-123-is-not-descriptive/401323 "2026-04-23T05:53:28Z")
I use Automation to flag posts, for example if the post appears to contain bank wiring information. Moderators get a notification that says simply “reviewable item #123”. This is not descriptive- they have to click and g… --- ## [How can I enter special formatting like \[wrap\], in the text field of automations?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-enter-special-formatting-like-wrap-in-the-text-field-of-automations/391347)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-enter-special-formatting-like-wrap-in-the-text-field-of-automations/391347 "2026-04-12T07:09:40Z")
Let’s say I want to use the user field prompt component in the PM I send to users as a welcome message to ask them for further information. How do I enter this in the text field the automation plugin offers? My problem i… --- ## [Does AI triage automation scan DMs between regular users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-ai-triage-automation-scan-dms-between-regular-users/399952)
**Author:** [@Denis\_Kovalenko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Denis_Kovalenko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-ai-triage-automation-scan-dms-between-regular-users/399952 "2026-04-06T16:58:30Z")
Hi, I have configured the “Triage posts using AI” automation for content moderation on my platform (madeira.community — a multilingual business directory for Madeira island). The automation works perfectly for public p… --- ## [Discourse AI - Periodic summary reports](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-periodic-summary-reports/290236)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-periodic-summary-reports/290236 "2026-03-20T13:52:40Z")
We are pleased to announce the release of a new feature within the Discourse AI plugin: Periodic summary reports using AI. This Discourse AI / Discourse Automation feature is designed to provide people with automated, hi… --- ## [Discourse Automation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation/195773)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation/195773 "2026-03-19T23:58:00Z")
:discourse2: Summary Discourse Automation lets you automate actions through scripts and triggers. Customisation is made through an automatically generated UI. :open\_book: Install Guide This plugin is bundl… --- ## [Setting up NSFW detection in your community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-up-nsfw-detection-in-your-community/330196)
**Author:** [@Saif](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saif)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-up-nsfw-detection-in-your-community/330196 "2024-10-10T04:26:21Z")
:bookmark: This is a guide for setting up NSFW content detection in your community using Discourse AI automation to identify and moderate inappropriate images and text. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Admini… --- ## [Discourse Automation - poor French translations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation-poor-french-translations/397946)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation-poor-french-translations/397946 "2026-03-10T10:29:59Z")
Just making a note that many of the French translations of the scripts that can be selected in this plugin are unclear, wrong, or really hard to understand. Honestly, had I only spoken French, I would have just given up … --- ## [Feature Request - Split Automations into Triggers and Actions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-split-automations-into-triggers-and-actions/384262)
**Author:** [@noahl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/noahl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-split-automations-into-triggers-and-actions/384262 "2026-03-10T00:02:33Z")
Hey! I often find myself wanting to use Automation, but feeling limited by how they currently work. I often find one script has something I need, while I need that part to work within the context of another script. It … --- ## [Restrict posting in a category until they "like" a topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-posting-in-a-category-until-they-like-a-topic/397191)
**Author:** [@R23D\_Printing](https://meta.discourse.org/u/R23D_Printing)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-posting-in-a-category-until-they-like-a-topic/397191 "2026-02-27T17:09:17Z")
Good afternoon. I have a Buy/Sell/Trade category on my site that I’d like to restrict posting in until a member “likes” the rules topic. I asked the AI Bot, and it did give me some instructions. However, it seems that it… --- ## [Broken links in existing posts after Data Explorer URL change](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-links-in-existing-posts-after-data-explorer-url-change/396815)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-links-in-existing-posts-after-data-explorer-url-change/396815 "2026-02-25T02:49:03Z")
The link in messages and posts containing scheduled Data Explorer results created by the automation plugin has changed. While the texts have been updated so that new posts will include the correct URL\[1\], this breaks all… --- ## [Automatically group users on registration and suspend one group?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-group-users-on-registration-and-suspend-one-group/396426)
**Author:** [@asc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/asc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-group-users-on-registration-and-suspend-one-group/396426 "2026-02-19T16:07:17Z")
Not sure if this topic belongs in Support or elsewhere. I’m trying to figure out if this is something I can do out of the box or if I should get a quote in Marketplace. I’m self hosted so I can install plugins if there’s… --- ## [Can you use variables in automated new topic titles?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-use-variables-in-automated-new-topic-titles/324745)
**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-use-variables-in-automated-new-topic-titles/324745 "2026-02-18T11:32:16Z")
Hey everyone! I just have a quick inquiry as to the functionality of the premade automation scripts. I’m running an educational platform and I want to make an automatic word of the day topic each day (to which a bot repl… --- ## [Post flagging duplication and Spam/Toxicity Combo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-flagging-duplication-and-spam-toxicity-combo/396067)
**Author:** [@philh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/philh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-flagging-duplication-and-spam-toxicity-combo/396067 "2026-02-16T23:21:51Z")
Recently started using AI so I am likely to be missing a setting. With the upcoming retirement of Google Perspective API moved forward with the much avoided AI implementation. Both Spam and Toxicity are working but the… --- ## [Workflow/UX requests for automations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workflow-ux-requests-for-automations/370716)
**Author:** [@ganncamp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ganncamp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workflow-ux-requests-for-automations/370716 "2026-02-13T12:18:46Z")
We’re getting into automations now. Specifically, I’m starting to send reports to groups in my company. I’m starting to wish for a smoother UI: I’ll be sending the same report to multiple groups, customized for that g… --- ## [Auto responder using AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-responder-using-ai/355293)
**Author:** [@Saif](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saif)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-responder-using-ai/355293 "2026-02-12T10:25:11Z")
Currently, through the Discourse Automation plugin, you can generate responses to topics based on keywords that get detected. This option is available as part of Auto Responder script and can be configured through the Li… [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/tag/automation/275.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=automation)