What is Automation in Helpin?
Automation lets Helpin handle routine work for you. You describe what should happen, such as "when a pull request merges, run a review agent on the repository", and Helpin starts that work every time the event occurs. You can then see what ran, what was skipped and where an agent is waiting for you.
What you can automate
Start an agent when something happens. React to a task entering a workflow state, an approved interactive run, or GitHub and GitLab events such as pushes, pull or merge requests, releases and pipelines.
Run work on a schedule. Start an agent every hour, day, week or month, or on a custom cron schedule.
Move work forward without an agent. When a task enters a state, move it to another state or merge its working branch.
Keep project records tidy. Built-in automations can start and complete epics based on task progress, and create sprints for teams.
Where to find it
Select Automation in the main navigation. You'll find these pages in the sidebar:
Page | Use it to |
|---|---|
Flows | Create and manage automations. |
Agents | Set up the agents that flows run. |
Activity | See what ran, what failed and what needs you. |
Triggers, Tools, Skills | Browse the building blocks available in your workspace. |
What you can see and change depends on your role and on whether you have access to the Automation module. See Automation permissions and access.
Create your first flow
Go to Automation → Flows and select New flow.
Pick a template, or select Build a custom flow.
Choose what starts the flow and what it does. For an agent flow, also choose the agent and where it runs.
Select Create flow. A new flow is active straight away.
After the trigger next fires, open Automation → Activity to see the result.
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