Engagement length
Usually a focused build sprint for one production workflow, followed by optional support.
workflow automation · context + tools + approval
Agentic workflow automation for work that does not fit a simple Zap
Some workflows need judgement, context, and exception handling. Tessera builds agentic automations that read the situation, use tools, prepare outputs, and escalate when the boundary is reached.
Think of it as automation with an operating model: clear triggers, explicit permissions, visible logs, human checkpoints, and measurable business outcomes.
Buying question
Can you build a specific recurring workflow?
Traditional automation breaks when the input is messy. Agentic workflow automation is for processes where the agent must interpret context, branch intelligently, and still remain supervised.
Tessera converts one recurring workflow into a production-grade operator, then documents the pattern so the next workflow is faster and safer to automate.
Fit guidance
You probably need this if…
- You have one recurring process with messy inputs, judgement calls, and clear cost when it is late or wrong.
- A simple Zap or Make scenario keeps breaking because the work needs context, branching, or summarisation.
- You can define what good output looks like and keep a human approval gate around sensitive actions.
You probably do not need this if…
- The task is already handled by a reliable rule-based automation.
- The process changes every time and cannot be described well enough to test.
- You need a full platform rebuild before any useful workflow can ship.
What you get
Starting point
A documented recurring workflow with examples of inputs, decisions, outputs, and exceptions.
Client involvement
Access setup, test-case review, approval-gate decisions, and feedback on early runs.
Output
A scoped automation with tool access, logs, retries, human checkpoints, and operating notes.
Use cases
Inbox to task routing
Classify inbound requests, extract decisions, create tasks, draft replies, and escalate urgent or ambiguous items.
Reporting workflows
Pull data from multiple systems, explain changes, flag anomalies, and produce client-ready reporting without spreadsheet theatre.
Delivery monitoring
Watch boards, PRs, comments, due dates, and blockers so projects keep moving between meetings.
Lead handling
Research prospects, qualify fit, draft personalised outreach, and track follow-ups without turning the pipeline into admin debt.
Content production ops
Turn research into briefs, drafts, metadata, internal links, and publishing checklists with human editorial control.
Operational QA
Check sites, feeds, dashboards, automations, and recurring jobs for failures before customers or clients notice.
Matched proof
Growth reporting agent
A recurring automation pulls from multiple sources, explains movement, flags anomalies, and produces client-ready reporting.
See reporting proofBacklog execution agent
A workflow automation monitors tasks and comments, turns context into implementation work, and keeps delivery status visible.
See execution proofOperational QA
Tessera uses scheduled checks and alerting to catch regressions, failed jobs, and delivery blockers before they become client surprises.
Review operating modelProcess
01
Specify
Document the trigger, inputs, decisions, tools, edge cases, and exact output that makes the recurring workflow useful.
02
Build
Connect the minimum viable toolset with scoped permissions, structured prompts, logging, and test cases from real examples.
03
Run
Exercise the automation on live or near-live work, tune failures, and keep sensitive actions behind approval gates.
04
Stabilise
Document retries, escalation, ownership, and the operating notes needed for the workflow to keep working after launch.
FAQ
When is agentic automation better than Zapier?
When the workflow requires judgement, context, summarisation, tool choice, or exception handling. If a simple rule works, use the simple rule.
Can this run on a schedule?
Yes. Workflows can be event-driven, scheduled, or manually triggered depending on risk and business rhythm.
How long does an agentic workflow take to build?
A focused workflow can usually be built in 1-2 weeks. A more integrated operating system with multiple data sources, approval flows, and task creation typically takes 3-6+ weeks.
How do we avoid silent failures?
Every operator needs logging, status reporting, retries, and a clear escalation path. Silent automation is just deferred chaos.
What tools can it connect to?
Common systems include Slack, email, Asana, GitHub, Shopify, GA4, Klaviyo, CRMs, docs, spreadsheets, and custom APIs.
Do we need perfect data first?
No, but the workflow needs enough reliable signal to act safely. Part of the build is defining the minimum viable data layer and fallback path.
If the workflow matters, make it operational.
Bring one messy workflow. Tessera will map the risk, define the operator boundary, and show the smallest useful system worth deploying.