Scheduling
Configure when your automations run using recurring schedules. Scheduling is optional — you can always trigger automations manually.
Schedule Types
Automations that support scheduling include:
- Generate Social Post — Schedule-triggered
- Generate Blog Post — Schedule-triggered
- Blog Digest from RSS — Schedule-triggered (collects items between runs)
RSS-triggered automations (Social Post from RSS, Blog Post from RSS) run when new items appear in the feed rather than on a fixed schedule.
Setting a Schedule
When creating or editing an automation, use the schedule picker to define your recurrence pattern. Schedules use the RRULE (iCalendar Recurrence Rule) format, giving you flexible options:
Common Patterns
| Pattern | Description |
|---|---|
| Every day at 9:00 AM | Post once daily in the morning |
| Every weekday at 10:00 AM | Skip weekends |
| Every Monday and Thursday at 2:00 PM | Twice a week on specific days |
| Every week on Friday at 5:00 PM | Weekly recap timing |
| Every 2 weeks on Monday at 9:00 AM | Biweekly cadence |
| First day of every month at 10:00 AM | Monthly posts |
Schedule Options
- Frequency — How often (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Interval — Every N periods (every 1 day, every 2 weeks, etc.)
- Day of week — Specific days for weekly schedules (Monday, Tuesday, etc.)
- Time — The time of day to run (in your local timezone)
Processing Queue
When a schedule triggers, the automation enters a processing queue:
- The automation’s schedule fires
- The job enters the processing queue with a PENDING status
- The queue processor picks up the job (RUNNING)
- Content is generated and posts are created
- The job completes with SUCCESS or FAILURE status
Manual Triggers
Regardless of schedule settings, you can always trigger an automation manually by clicking the Generate button on the automation detail page. Manual triggers execute immediately and don’t affect the schedule.
Run History
Each automation tracks its execution history. View past runs from the automation detail page to see:
- Run status (Success, Failure, Running, Pending)
- Timestamp of each run
- Posts generated during each run