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

# Recurring Automations

> Let AI handle your routine tasks automatically

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  Recurring Automations turn [AI Thing](https://aithing.dev) into a personal operations layer for your day-to-day life — handling routine tasks automatically, on your schedule, using your own model and agents.
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## Create Automations

You can set up automations however you prefer — either **naturally, by writing what you want**, or **manually through settings**.

<Accordion title="Create Automations Using Natural Language" defaultOpen="true">
  Just type a message anywhere you use AI Thing that starts with **@aithing**, followed by what you want it to do automatically.

  Examples:

  ```text wrap theme={null}
  @aithing Every morning at 9, summarize all my unread emails and highlight anything from my manager.

  @aithing At 5 p.m. daily, summarize all meetings on my calendar and list my action items.

  @aithing Every Monday at 8 a.m., check my Notion database and list overdue tasks.

  @aithing Tomorrow at 3 p.m., read the <sample> spreadsheet and draft a status update.

  @aithing At noon every day, search GitHub issues assigned to me and summarize anything new.
  ```

  This is the fastest and most natural way to create automations — just describe what you want done and when.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Create Automations Manually (Settings → Automations)">
  If you prefer structure or want more control, you can also build automations manually.

  Each automation has four parts:

  * **Title** — A short, descriptive name
  * **Instruction** — What you want the AI to do
  * **Start Time** — When it should run
  * **Recurrence** — Daily, weekly, hourly, or a one-time future run

  Automations run **entirely in the background**, without needing to open AI Thing or repeat instructions.
</Accordion>

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## Notifications

When an automation runs, you’ll receive a **native macOS notification** as soon as it completes.

This way you always know when:

* A summary or report is ready
* A scheduled reminder was sent
* A background workflow finished running

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Have questions? Email us at **[help@aithing.dev](mailto:help@aithing.dev)**.