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Execute Automation
Parent/child automation chaining — hub-and-spoke, sequential pipelines, cross-account dispatch.
The System app's "Execute automation" action lets one automation invoke another.
Claude reaches for this pattern when the intent mentions executing, calling, or chaining automations.
Execute Automation vs Subroutine
| Method | Data return | Sync / async | Parameter passing | Cross-account |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Execute Automation | No — only error propagates | Sync or fire-and-forget | Query string | Any account |
| Subroutine | Yes | Always sync | Formal input/output fields | Same account only |
Decision rule:
- Need return data -> Subroutine
- Need fire-and-forget or cross-account -> Execute Automation
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Last updated May 4, 2026