lindy-core-workflow-b

# Lindy Core Workflow B: Task Automation ## Overview Complete workflow for automating tasks and scheduling Lindy AI agents. ## Prerequisites - Completed `lindy-core-workflow-a` (agent creation) - Agent ID ready for automation - Clear automation requirements defined ## Instructions ### Step 1: Define Automation Spec ```typescript interface AutomationSpec { agentId: string; trigger: 'schedule' | 'webhook' | 'email' | 'event'; schedule?: string; // cron expression webhookPath?: string; emailTrigger?: string; eventType?: string; } const automationSpec: AutomationSpec = { agentId: 'agt_abc123', trigger: 'schedule', schedule: '0 9 * * *', // Daily at 9 AM }; ``` ### Step 2: Create Scheduled Automation ```typescript import { Lindy } from '@lindy-ai/sdk'; const lindy = new Lindy({ apiKey: process.env.LINDY_API_KEY }); async function createScheduledAutomation(spec: AutomationSpec) { const automation = await lindy.automations.create({ agentId: spec.agentId, type: 'schedule', config: { cron: spec.schedule, timezone: 'America/New_York', input: 'Run daily morning tasks', }, }); console.log(`Created automation: ${automation.id}`); return automation; } ``` ### Step 3: Create Webhook Trigger ```typescript async function createWebhookAutomation(agentId: string, path: string) { const automation = await lindy.automations.create({ agentId, type: 'webhook', config: { path: path, method: 'POST', inputMapping: { input: '{{body.message}}', context: '{{body.context}}', }, }, }); console.log(`Webhook URL: ${automation.webhookUrl}`); return automation; } ``` ### Step 4: Create Email Trigger ```typescript async function createEmailAutomation(agentId: string, triggerEmail: string) { const automation = await lindy.automations.create({ agentId, type: 'email', config: { triggerAddress: triggerEmail, inputMapping: { input: '{{email.body}}', sender: '{{email.from}}', subject: '{{email.subject}}', }, }, }); console.log(`Forward emails to: ${automation.triggerEmail}`); return automation; } ``` ## Output - Configured automation triggers - Scheduled or event-based agent runs - Webhook endpoints for external triggers - Email triggers for inbox automation ## Error Handling | Error | Cause | Solution | |-------|-------|----------| | Invalid cron | Bad schedule format | Use standard cron syntax | | Webhook conflict | Path already used | Choose unique webhook path | | Agent not found | Invalid agent ID | Verify agent exists | ## Examples ### Multi-Trigger Setup ```typescript async function setupAutomations(agentId: string) { // Daily summary at 9 AM await lindy.automations.create({ agentId, type: 'schedule', config: { cron: '0 9 * * *', input: 'Generate daily summary' }, }); // Webhook for external events await lindy.automations.create({ agentId, type: 'webhook', config: { path: '/events', method: 'POST' }, }); // Email trigger for support await lindy.automations.create({ agentId, type: 'email', config: { triggerAddress: 'support@mycompany.com' }, }); } ``` ## Resources - [Lindy Automations](https://docs.lindy.ai/automations) - [Cron Syntax](https://docs.lindy.ai/automations/cron) - [Webhook Guide](https://docs.lindy.ai/automations/webhooks) ## Next Steps Proceed to `lindy-common-errors` for troubleshooting guidance.