Getting Started

This guide will walk you through creating your first scheduled AI task from scratch. You'll go from zero to automated intelligence in about 5 minutes.

Step 1: Create a Task

Tasks are the core of 0ct. Each task has a prompt, a model, a schedule, and optional sources and skills.

1. Navigate to Tasks in the sidebar.
2. Click "New Task".
3. Write your prompt (e.g., "Summarize the top 5 tech news stories today").
4. Choose an AI model from the available options.

Step 2: Set a Schedule

Choose how often your task should run. 0ct supports hourly, daily, weekly, and custom cron schedules.

1. Select a schedule type (e.g., Daily at 8:00 AM).
2. Pick your timezone.
3. Optionally set a start date for one-time tasks.

Step 3: Connect Sources (Optional)

Sources give your AI access to live data. Connect services like GitHub, Slack, Linear, or any MCP-compatible tool.

1. Go to Sources and connect a service via OAuth or API key.
2. Attach the source to your task.
3. The AI will automatically use live data from that source when running.

Step 4: Add a Destination

Destinations control where your task results are delivered.

1. Navigate to Destinations.
2. Add an email, SMS number, or webhook URL.
3. Attach the destination to your task.
4. Results will be automatically delivered each time the task runs.

Step 5: Activate and Monitor

Once your task is configured, activate it and check the History tab to see past runs and results.