Understanding Action Processing Modes
AI Studio gives you full control over how each step in your campaign runs. Every Action or Export column can be processed automatically (Auto-Pilot) or require your approval before running (Co-Pilot). These modes work alongside the dependency graph, which determines when actions run based on their inputs and outputs.
Auto-Pilot Mode: Automated Actions and Exports
Auto-Pilot runs actions automatically as soon as their required inputs are ready. When Auto-Run is enabled, the system looks at the dependency graph and triggers each downstream step in sequence.
Automatic execution: Actions such as insight generation, content creation, or email sends run as soon as upstream data is complete.
Chained processing: If one column depends on another, each will trigger the next automatically when finished. For example, generating insights can automatically start content creation, which can then trigger an email send.
Self-updating: If upstream data changes, downstream Auto-Run columns re-execute automatically so results stay accurate.
Hands-off workflow: Great for high-volume campaigns where content doesn’t need review before delivery.
Manual Review (Co-Pilot) Mode: Approval Required
Co-Pilot mode adds a manual checkpoint between steps. It’s useful when you want to approve generated content or verify exports before sending.
Manual approval: When content is ready, the cell shows a “Review + Send” state. You can open it, make edits, and manually trigger the next action.
Granular control: Keep Auto-Run off for critical actions while letting earlier steps (like insight generation) remain automated.
Click to run: Some cells will show “Click to Run” when waiting for manual confirmation.
How Auto-Run and Co-Pilot Work Together
The dependency graph ensures every action runs in the correct order.
Turning Auto-Run on means the column will trigger automatically when all its inputs are ready.
Turning Auto-Run off means the column will pause until you manually click Run.
If an upstream change affects a manual column, a yellow refresh icon appears, prompting you to re-run it.
When to Use Each
Mode | Best for | Behavior |
Auto-Pilot | High-volume, repeatable outreach | Runs automatically through the full chain once inputs are ready |
Co-Pilot | Personalized or sensitive outreach | Requires review and approval before running or exporting |
Example
Insights Column (Auto-Run ON): Generates insights automatically.
Content Column (Auto-Run ON): Uses those insights to write an email.
Send with Gmail Column (Auto-Run OFF): Waits for you to review before sending.
This setup ensures insights and content update automatically, while you retain control of final delivery.
Auto-Pilot and Co-Pilot modes work hand-in-hand with the dependency graph to balance automation and control—giving you flexibility to move fast while maintaining precision.