> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hitheo.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Triggers & Autonomous Execution

> How skills activate automatically.

## Trigger Types

| Type       | Description                                               |
| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| `manual`   | User explicitly activates                                 |
| `keyword`  | Activates when prompt contains specific keywords          |
| `event`    | Activates on system events (e.g., new claim, new message) |
| `schedule` | Runs on a cron schedule                                   |

## Autonomous Execution

Skills with `autonomous:run` permission can execute without a user sending a prompt:

* **Scheduled tasks** — "Every Monday, run the compliance checker"
* **Event triggers** — "When a new claim comes in, run triage"
* **Heartbeat** — a background worker checks for due tasks at a regular cadence

## Guard Rails

* Pre-flight credit check before each autonomous run
* Separate daily cap for autonomous actions
* Per-run caps on steps and total spend
* Credit checkpoint between steps
* Skills auto-pause after repeated failures