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

# Automation

> Automate work with rules, multi-step workflows, scheduled tasks, and reliability patterns like rate limits, idempotency, and retry policies.

Automation reduces manual work by reacting to events and running trusted sequences. Start with simple rules, graduate to workflows, and apply advanced patterns when volume grows.

This hub introduces each layer—use the child articles for specifics.