Scheduled agents

Scheduled agents run prompts automatically on a recurring schedule. Use them to generate release notes every week, audit documentation monthly, or run any repeatable documentation task without manual intervention.

Before you begin

You need:

• An EkLine account with Docs Agent enabled.
• At least one repository connected to EkLine.

Create a scheduled agent

1. Click Scheduled Agents in the left navigation.

2. Click New Agent.

3. Enter an Agent Name that describes the task (for example, Weekly Release Notes).

4. Select a Prompt Type:

   • Custom Prompt — Write your own prompt that runs on each execution.
   • Predefined Template — Select from available templates like Release Notes Generator.

5. Configure the Schedule by selecting a frequency and time.

6. Click Create Agent.

The agent appears in the Scheduled Agents list and runs automatically at the next scheduled time.

Choose a schedule

The schedule picker supports four frequencies. All times display in your local timezone.

Frequency	Options	Example
Hourly	Runs every hour	Every hour, on the hour
Daily	Select the time of day	Every day at 9:00 AM
Weekly	Select the day and time	Every Monday at 9:00 AM
Monthly	Select the day of month and time	1st of every month at 9:00 AM

Write effective prompts

Custom prompts run exactly as written on every scheduled execution. Write them to be self-contained and repeatable.

Release notes

Generate release notes for all tickets completed since the
last release. Organize by Features, Improvements, and Bug
Fixes. Write for end users.

Doc audit

Review the docs/ directory for outdated content. Flag any
references to deprecated APIs or removed features. Create
a summary of what needs updating.

README sync

Check if the README reflects the current project structure
and dependencies. Update any outdated installation
instructions or configuration examples.

Prompt tips

• Be specific about the output format and audience.
• Reference file paths to focus the agent on relevant code.
• Include grouping or sorting instructions for generated content.
• Prompts can be up to 10,000 characters.

Use predefined templates

Templates provide pre-built prompts for common documentation tasks. Select Predefined Template when creating an agent and choose from the available options.

Template	Description
Release Notes Generator	Generates release notes from completed tickets, grouped by category

EkLine maintains templates and updates them as new automation patterns become available.

Manage your agents

Enable or disable an agent

Toggle the switch next to any agent in the Scheduled Agents list to enable or disable it. Disabled agents keep their configuration but stop running until re-enabled.

Edit an agent

1. Click the actions menu (three dots) on the agent row.

2. Select Edit.

3. Update the name, prompt, or schedule.

4. Click Save Changes.

Delete an agent

1. Click the actions menu (three dots) on the agent row.

2. Select Delete.

3. Confirm the deletion in the dialog.

Caution

Deleting a scheduled agent removes it permanently. Run history links to previous editor sessions remain accessible.

View run history

Expand any agent row in the Scheduled Agents list to see its recent runs. Each run shows:

Element	Description
Status icon	Whether the run succeeded, failed, or is still running
Timestamp	When the run started — click to open the editor session with the generated output

Run history displays the five most recent executions, sorted from newest to oldest.

Run statuses

Status	Meaning
Succeeded	The agent completed the prompt and generated output
Failed	The agent encountered an error during execution
Running	The agent is currently executing

Next steps

• Create documentation — Generate READMEs, API references, and guides with custom prompts.
• Update and review — Keep documentation in sync with code changes.
• Integrations — Pull content from Slack, Notion, Linear, and more.