> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.notionapps.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.notionapps.com/automation/automation-overview.md).

# Automation Overview

Automation is the part of NotionApps that moves work forward after a user takes an action. A data page answers: what records can users view, add, or edit? Automation answers: what should happen next?

## Maker path (use this order)

1. Stay on **Automation Home** in the builder
2. [Start From a Wizard](/automation/start-from-a-wizard.md) — Notify someone or Get an approval
3. [Create your first approval workflow](/automation/create-your-first-approval-workflow.md) if you need a deeper approval
4. [Worked Examples](/automation/worked-examples.md) when you want a full walkthrough
5. [Approval Workflows](/automation/approval-workflows.md) or [Messaging and Notifications](/automation/messaging-and-notifications.md)
6. [Native Automation screens](/automation/native-automation-screens-index.md) — full guides live under Screens
7. [Testing, Preflight, and Repair](/automation/testing-preflight-and-repair.md)
8. [Troubleshooting Automation](/automation/troubleshooting-automation.md)

## What good automation feels like

A real user can start it, the right recipient can see it, the app explains what happened, and failures show up on a screen (Notification Center, Approval Inbox, Workflow Status, or Exception Resolution).

## Reference (hidden from the sidebar)

Long manuals and maps stay published at their old URLs:

* [Automation hub map](/automation/automation-hub-map.md)
* [Automation Glossary](/automation/automation-glossary.md)
* [Builder Controls Visual Guide](/automation/builder-controls-visual-guide.md)
* [Workflow Foundation User Guide](/automation/workflow-foundation-user-guide.md)
* [Application Messaging Foundation Guide](/automation/application-messaging-foundation-guide.md)
* [NotionApps Automation How-To Guide](/automation/notionapps-automation-how-to-guide.md)
* [NotionApps Automation Current State Guide](/automation/notionapps-automation-current-state-guide.md)
* [NotionApps Workflow How-To Guide](/automation/notionapps-workflow-how-to-guide.md)
* [NotionApps Messaging How-To Guide](/automation/notionapps-messaging-how-to-guide.md)