Scheduled Actions

Scheduled actions allow you to run actions on a fixed schedule, similar to cron jobs. For example, you can set up an action to sync data with an external service every night.

Configuring Schedules

You can configure schedules in the Forge dashboard. To do so:

1. Ensure the action is deployed to a production environment.
2. Click the Settings icon in the dashboard, select All actions, then choose the action you want.
3. Go to the Schedule tab and enable the schedule by turning on the backgroundable setting.

Supported schedules include:

• Hourly
• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly

Error Handling and Input Requests

If an error occurs in a scheduled action, you’ll be notified automatically. Similarly, if input is needed, you’ll receive a prompt to provide it.

This makes Forge a powerful alternative to traditional cron jobs, allowing actions to pause and request input when needed.