When Should Your Agent Run?
Choose how often your agent checks for updates. Pick a schedule that matches how quickly you need information.
Think of it like email checking
Some people check email every 5 minutes. Others check once in the morning. Your agent works the same way—you decide how often it should look for new information.
Pick a Schedule
Choose the option that best fits your needs. You can always change it later.
Every few minutes
Real-timeFor things that change quickly and you need to know right away.
Best for: Stock prices, inventory alerts, competitor monitoring
Every hour
PopularGood balance between staying updated and not using too many credits.
Best for: News monitoring, social media tracking, market updates
Once a day
RecommendedGet a summary every morning or evening. Most efficient use of credits.
Best for: Daily reports, portfolio summaries, research digests
Once a week
For information that doesn't change often. Uses the fewest credits.
Best for: Weekly summaries, market reviews, trend reports
Only when I ask
No automatic runs. You click "Run Now" whenever you want information.
Best for: One-time research, testing, occasional tasks
What Time Zone?
Your Local Time
By default, all schedules use your timezone. "9 AM" means 9 AM where you are.
Market Time
For stock agents, we recommend using the market's timezone (like New York for US stocks).
How Much Will It Cost?
More frequent schedules use more credits. Here's what to expect for a typical agent:
| How Often | Runs Per Month | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Every 15 minutes | ~2,880 | ~7,200 credits |
| Every hour | ~720 | ~1,800 credits |
| Every 4 hours | ~180 | ~450 credits |
| Once a day ⭐ | ~30 | ~75 credits |
| Once a week | ~4 | ~10 credits |
Tip: Start with daily runs. You can always increase frequency later if needed.
Smart Scheduling Tips
Match the schedule to your data
Stock markets close on weekends. News sites are quieter at night. Think about when your information actually updates.
You can always run manually
Even with a schedule set, you can click "Run Now" anytime to get immediate results. This doesn't affect your next scheduled run.
Enable auto-reload for important agents
If your agent is critical, turn on auto-reload in your billing settings. This ensures your agent never stops because you ran out of credits.
Quick Guide: Which Schedule?
I need alerts right away
→ Every 5-15 minutes
I want regular updates
→ Every 1-4 hours
I just need a daily summary
→ Once a day (recommended)
I want a weekly report
→ Once a week