Spend less time on repetitive tasks with the new automation feature in Grafana Assistant

Grafana Assistant introduces a new automation feature that allows users to streamline their workflow by scheduling regular tasks, such as AI prompts, to run automatically, eliminating the need for manual execution. This automation, currently in public preview, enables teams to start meetings like standups or reviews with pre-executed context and data, thus enhancing efficiency and consistency. By capturing and standardizing operational knowledge through skills and automations, teams can benefit from routine investigations, improved system alerts, and updated dashboard references. The feature integrates with Grafana Cloud's core tools, such as Grafana Alerting and IRM, to automate high-impact workflows and maintain skills as living operational assets. Users can set up automations by defining a prompt or skill, scheduling it, and choosing visibility settings, ensuring that tasks align with team rhythms and operational needs. The separation of skills from scheduling enhances maintainability and adaptability in evolving operational environments.