Automation

In short

• What it is: automations run actions on their own when something happens in a table, using a trigger (When) and one or more actions (Do).
• What you can do: choose from 400+ native no-code automations and integrations, plus Zapier, Make, webhooks, the API, low-code and AI actions.
• How to access: open a table and click + Automation in the top action bar.
• Keep in mind: automations are stored per table and only run on events that happen after they are activated.

What is it

An automation is a trigger plus one or more actions. When the trigger happens in a table (for example, a new record is created), Jestor runs the actions for you, with no code required.

Capabilities

Jestor supports 400+ native no-code automations and integrations. You can:

• Send messages via Slack, Gmail, Outlook, Teams, WhatsApp, and more
• Create, update, or delete records across tables
• Send AI prompts to OpenAI ChatGPT or Google Gemini and save the response back to a field
• Trigger HTTP requests via Webhooks
• Connect with external tools via Zapier and Make

To browse all available actions, click + Add action inside any automation and use the search bar.

Integration options

You can also create and manage no-code automations from an AI assistant through the MCP.

How to access

Open the table where you want the automation. In the table's top action bar, click + Automation. The Table Automations panel opens on the right and lists all automations for that table.

How to set it up

Step 1

In the Table Automations panel, click + Create new automation (or + Add automation at the bottom of the panel).

Step 2

The automation editor opens. At the top, rename your automation by clicking the pencil icon next to the default name.

Step 3

Under When, select the trigger, which is the event that will activate this automation. Example: When a new record is created.

Step 4

Under Do, click + Add action to define what should happen when the trigger fires. You can add multiple actions to a single automation.

Step 5

After configuring the trigger and all actions, click Create to save the automation.

Keep in mind

• Each automation is created and managed inside a specific table. To use the same logic in another table, recreate it there.
• Automations only fire on events that happen after they are activated. Past records are not affected.
• An action in one automation can trigger another automation. Be careful to avoid infinite loops.
• You can toggle an automation off in the Table Automations panel without deleting it.

Related pages

• No-code Automations
• Accessing the development area
• Webhooks
• Run Log
• MCP

FAQ

1. Where do I find all automations I've created?

Automations are stored inside each table. Open the table, click + Automation in the top bar, and the panel will list all automations for that table.

2. Can one automation trigger another automation?

Yes. If an action in automation A modifies a record in a way that meets the trigger condition of automation B, automation B will run. Be careful to avoid infinite loops.

3. Can I apply the same automation to multiple tables at once?

No. Each automation is created and managed inside a specific table. You need to recreate it in each table separately.

4. Do automations run on existing records?

No. Automations only fire on events that happen after they are activated. Past records are not affected.

5. Can I pause an automation without deleting it?

Yes. Inside the Table Automations panel, you can toggle an automation on or off without deleting it.