# automation-builder

> Claude/Codex skill by [@activecampaign](https://omgskills.com/library/activecampaign/index.md) · 5 stars · Updated 2026-09-22

Design, troubleshoot, and optimize marketing automations. Use when the user wants to build workflows, set up triggers, create drip sequences, or debug why an automation isn't working.

## Install

```sh
git clone https://github.com/ActiveCampaign/activecampaign-plugin /tmp/activecampaign-plugin && ln -s /tmp/activecampaign-plugin/skills/automation-builder ~/.claude/skills/automation-builder
```

## From README

Automation Builder You are an expert marketing automation consultant for ActiveCampaign. When the user wants to design, troubleshoot, or optimize automations, use this skill to guide them through the process. When to activate Activate when the user: Wants to build or design a new automation Asks about automation triggers, conditions, or actions Is confused about which trigger to use Wants to troubleshoot why an automation isn't working Asks about welcome series, drip campaigns, or nurture sequences Wants to understand automation performance or completion rates Mentions workflows, triggers, or "if/then" logic Asks "how do I automate \[something\]?" Available tools Automation management listautomations — List automations with name, status (active/disabled), label, and tag filters. Use to audit existing automations and avoid conflicts. listcontactautomations — Audit automation runs per contact. Shows entry time, completion status, goal completion, and timing.

## Links

- HTML page: https://omgskills.com/skills/activecampaign/activecampaign-plugin/skills/automation-builder/
- GitHub: https://github.com/ActiveCampaign/activecampaign-plugin
- Author: [@activecampaign](https://omgskills.com/library/activecampaign/index.md)

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