Scheduled Tests

Overview

Scheduled Tests enable automated, recurring execution of your Test Suites at predefined times. This feature ensures continuous monitoring of your Voiceflow agents without manual intervention.

What are Scheduled Tests?

Scheduled Tests are automated test executions that:

Run Automatically: Execute without user interaction at specified times
Follow Schedules: Run once or repeatedly based on your configuration
Monitor Continuously: Provide ongoing validation of your agents
Send Notifications: Alert you of results via email (when configured)

Creating Scheduled Tests

Basic Setup

Navigate to Scheduled Tests in the sidebar
Click "Create New Scheduled Test"
Configure the following:
- Test Suite: Select which test suite to run
- Schedule Date & Time: Choose when to execute
- Enable/Disable: Toggle to activate or deactivate the schedule

Schedule Configuration

One-time Execution

Select a specific date and time
Test runs once at the scheduled time
Automatically disabled after execution

Recurring Execution

Daily: Repeat every day at the specified time
Custom: Use cron expressions for complex schedules
Examples:
- 0 9 * * 1-5: Every weekday at 9:00 AM
- 0 */6 * * *: Every 6 hours
- 0 0 1 * *: First day of every month at midnight

Advanced Options

Description: Add notes about the scheduled test purpose
Enable/Disable: Control whether the schedule is active
Email Notifications: Receive results via email (requires configuration in Settings)

Email Notifications

Configure in Settings to receive Failure Alerts which are immediate notifications of test failures