- Wakes up on a schedule you define (e.g., every day at 9:00 AM).
- If set, evaluates a condition, called a Trigger (e.g., checks if yesterday’s sales were below $50,000). If no trigger is set, the agent proceeds to the next step every time it runs.
- Acts by running an analysis and sending a notification to your specified notification channels.
When to Use an Agent
Agents can take over repetitive monitoring tasks, so you only get notified when something fundamental happens. Below are two practical scenarios showing how Agents can make your daily workflow more efficient and proactive.Monitor Performance Dips
A common use case is tracking key metrics and detecting problems early.- Trigger: Sales fall below $100,000 in the last day.
- Work: Send a list of lost deals from the last day, including region, owner, and total value.
Track Significant Changes
Another use case is spotting significant fluctuations, whether positive or negative.- Trigger: Monthly revenue moves outside a 4% range compared to last month.
- Work: Provide a breakdown of revenue by product category and compare it to the previous month.