Definition
Full definition of automation
In Tiny Command — and across the no-code automation category — an automation is the unit of work: one or more triggers that watch for events, plus one or more actions that respond. Automations are sometimes called workflows, recipes, or zaps depending on the tool. They differ from scripts because they're declarative (you describe what to do, not how) and from cron jobs because they're event-driven rather than schedule-only.
In practice
Automation examples
Sales
When a Calendly meeting is booked, create a HubSpot deal.
Support
When a Zendesk ticket is tagged 'urgent', post to a Slack channel.
Ops
When a Shopify order over $500 lands, send the customer a personalized thank-you email.
Used by
Apps that exemplify automation
See automation in action across real integrations.
FAQ
Common questions about automation
How is an automation different from a script?
An automation is declarative and runs on the platform's infrastructure — no servers, no scaling. A script is imperative code you have to host and operate yourself.
How many automations can I run?
Tiny Command's free plan covers 100 runs per month. Paid plans scale from a few thousand to unlimited runs.
