# get_automation_catalog

> Returns every trigger and step type an automation can use, with fields, limits and rules. Read it before create_automation. The catalog only lists what runs today.

Last updated: 2026-10-25. Source: https://docs.smartchat.marketing/en/mcp/tools/get_automation_catalog/

Returns every trigger and step type an automation can use, with fields, limits and rules. Read it before create_automation. The catalog only lists what runs today.

| | |
|---|---|
| Tool name | `get_automation_catalog` |
| Permission | `automations:read` |
| `readOnlyHint` | true |
| `destructiveHint` | false |
| `idempotentHint` | true |
| `openWorldHint` | false |
| REST call | [`GET /v1/automation-catalog`](https://docs.smartchat.marketing/en/api/reference/automations/get_automation_catalog/) |

## What it does

- Only reads data. It changes nothing and sends nothing.

## Input

The tool takes one flat object. Path, query and body fields of the REST call are merged into it.


No input.

## Result

The result has the same content as the REST answer. Lists have at most 50 items per page (default 20); use `cursor` for the next page.

Errors come back as a tool result with `isError: true`. The error codes are the ones in [Errors](https://docs.smartchat.marketing/en/errors/).