StationOne provides scheduling capabilities for agents, playbook automations, and backups. Scheduled tasks run automatically and support catch-up for missed executions.
Agent Scheduling
Setting Up a Schedule
- Open Agent Forge → edit an agent → go to the Triggers step.
- Select a schedule type from the dropdown:
- At specific times (Cron): Use the visual scheduler or enter a cron expression.
- At regular intervals: Set days, hours, and minutes between runs.
Cron Schedule
The visual scheduler provides preset buttons:
- m (minutes), h (hours), d (days), w (weeks), M (months).
- Shows human-readable “Next Runs” preview (e.g., “Monday 9:00 AM, Tuesday 9:00 AM…”).
Catch-Up for Missed Runs
When the app was closed or the computer was asleep during a scheduled run:
- Never: Skip missed runs.
- Within N minutes/hours/days: Run if within the catch-up window.
- Always: Always run missed executions.
Default Variable Values
If the agent uses workflow variables, you must set default values for scheduled runs (since there’s no user to provide input). A table shows all detected variables with input fields.
Webhook Trigger
If enabled in your configuration:
- Check Trigger this agent via HTTP request.
- A webhook URL is generated (copy with the button).
- Click Regenerate to create a new URL (invalidates the old one).
Playbook Automation
Setting Up Automation
- Open a playbook → three-dot menu → Settings → Automation tab.
- Click Add to create a rule.
- Configure:
- Skill: Select which playbook skill to run.
- Schedule type: Cron (specific times) or Interval (regular frequency).
- Cron mode: Visual scheduler with presets or raw cron expression.
- Interval mode: Set days, hours, minutes.
- Catch-up: Enable to run missed executions.
- Prompt (optional): Provide arguments if the skill uses
$ARGUMENTS.
- Click Save the rule.
Managing Automation Rules
- Edit: Click the pencil icon to modify schedule, skill, or prompt.
- Delete: Click the trash icon → confirm.
Results
Automation execution results appear in the Inbox. You can review outputs, check for errors, and track execution history.
Backup Scheduling
- Open Settings → Advanced.
- Configure automated backups:
- Set backup frequency.
- Choose backup location.
- Backups include workspace data, conversations, and configuration.