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title: "Test before repeating the work | Grafana Labs"
description: "Explain how a manual-only automation separates validation from recurring execution."
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> For a curated documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt). For the complete documentation index, see [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt).

# One result before recurring usage

A saved checkout prompt may still contain an incorrect data source name or an unclear request. Repeating it on a schedule repeats that problem.

A **manual-only automation** has no schedule. It lets you assess the saved prompt on demand before committing to recurring work. Disabled automations also support manual runs.

A manual test creates a dedicated conversation whose results you can inspect. This gives you evidence about the actual saved prompt, the resources it can reach, and whether the summary answers the morning question.