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Choose an automation
Automation saves typing or reacts to a known situation. Start with the smallest tool that fits the job.
| Tool | Starts when | Good first use |
|---|---|---|
| Alias | You enter matching text | Turn k goblin into kill goblin |
| Trigger | A line from the MUD matches | Send eat bread after a hunger message |
| Hotkey | You press a chosen key combination | Send a direction or frequently used command |
| Timer | A script starts or schedules it | Remind yourself later or repeat work at an interval |
Aliases, triggers, and hotkeys can be created in the Automations window without writing code. Choose Send as text and enter the command to send. JavaScript is available when a command alone is not enough.
Timers are script-created; there is no saved timer editor. See createTimer when you reach that point.
Check the MUD's rules
Automation allowed by the client may still be forbidden by the MUD. Rules often distinguish conveniences, such as aliases, from unattended play or automated combat. Check before creating anything that sends commands without an immediate key press.
Keep a human in the loop
A trigger acts on text, not on intent. Similar lines, player-controlled text, localization, and formatting changes can all cause a match you did not expect. Prefer a specific pattern, test it in the editor, and watch it work before relying on it.
Avoid trigger loops. If a trigger sends a command that makes the MUD repeat the same matching line, it can flood both the connection and the game. Disable the trigger from Automations or disconnect the session if this happens.
Saved and script-created automations
Items you create in the Automations window are saved to disk and remain until you edit or delete them. Modules and packages can also register automations while they load. Those items are rebuilt by their code and are shown as belonging to that module or package; edit the source rather than expecting a runtime item to become a saved user automation.
Saved automations belong to a server, not to one profile. Every profile under that server loads them. If an item should apply to only one character, its script must check the current profile; a plain Send as text item has no profile-only switch.
Start with Create an alias.