Intro to Automation
Automation in 5day.io is your team's silent superhero that handles repetitive work automatically. You set up simple rules once, and every time something happens in a project, the system does the rest—no manual clicks, no forgotten steps.
Why is Automation Important
- Stops tasks from falling through the cracks.
- Saves hours every week on boring updates.
- Keeps everyone in sync without endless “hey, did you…?” messages.
- Makes sure nothing gets missed when people are busy or on leave.
Key Features of Automation
- Works only inside the project where you create it.
- Triggers instantly when something changes (status update, new comment, due date passed, etc.).
- Can check extra conditions before running (“only if priority is High”).
- Does useful actions: change status, assign people, add tags, send notifications, move tasks.
- Shows exactly what it did and when in the Activity Stream.
Think of it as giving your project a brain that never sleeps. You teach it your rules once, then go focus on real work while 5day.io keeps everything moving perfectly.