automate

Propose an automation from a completed task or a new idea, then create it after approval. Use when the user asks to create an automation or wants scheduled local or cloud agent work.

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Repository: microsoft/vscode
Last source activity: November 7, 2026 at 00:55
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name	automate
description	Propose an automation from a completed task or a new idea, then create it after approval. Use when the user asks to create an automation or wants scheduled local or cloud agent work.

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