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Runbook Automation
Runbook automation is the software-based execution of predefined IT operational procedures and runbooks to handle routine tasks and incidents with minimal manual effort. It matters because it standardizes responses, reduces manual error, and supports auditable, scalable IT operations in enterprises.
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curl -X POST https://mcp.decisioninsights.ai/api/mcp-public \
-H "content-type: application/json" \
-H "accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
-d '{"id":1,"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"tools/call","params":{"arguments":{"slug":"runbook-automation"},"name":"di_get_term"}}'REST
GET https://api.decisioninsights.ai/api/public/v1/glossary/41b68ba6-75eb-4512-aa99-13276b2810e6CLI
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| The check | What the record shows | Where it is in the data |
|---|---|---|
| It's a known term | One entry, with its type (topic) | name |
| It sits in a glossary | Linked to Runbook, Operational Runbook, Playbook Automation, Workflow Automation | inDefinedTermSet |
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