Document Type: Framework
Status: Structural
Version: v1.0
Authority: HeadOffice
Parent: Automation Brain Canon
Applies To: Automation Brain
Last Reviewed: 2026-04-16
Purpose
The Trigger Logic Framework defines how automated workflows are initiated in a predictable, interpretable, and stable manner across MWMS.
Triggers determine when automation executes.
Unclear trigger logic produces:
unexpected workflow execution
missed workflow execution
duplicated execution events
conflicting automation behaviour
hidden process instability
Clear trigger logic improves:
execution predictability
workflow reliability
signal consistency
automation stability
Automation must operate through structured initiation logic.
Trigger clarity improves system reliability.
Scope
This framework governs:
event-based trigger logic
schedule-based trigger logic
signal-based trigger logic
user action trigger logic
system state trigger logic
This framework applies to:
AI workflow initiation
data routing triggers
task execution triggers
workflow automation triggers
multi-system automation triggers
This framework does not govern:
workflow sequencing logic
dependency structure logic
execution validation logic
process monitoring logic
Those remain governed by other Automation Brain frameworks.
Definition
Trigger logic determines when an automated process begins.
Triggers must remain:
interpretable
predictable
stable
observable
Incorrect triggers create unreliable automation behaviour.
Reliable triggers improve workflow continuity.
Trigger Signal Categories
Event Triggers
initiated by system events.
Examples:
form submission
data creation
API response
system update
Event triggers improve workflow responsiveness.
Schedule Triggers
initiated by time conditions.
Examples:
daily jobs
weekly reporting
periodic sync operations
Schedule triggers improve process consistency.
State Change Triggers
initiated when system state changes.
Examples:
status updates
threshold changes
decision stage movement
State triggers improve workflow continuity.
User Action Triggers
initiated by intentional human interaction.
Examples:
button actions
form completion
approval actions
User triggers improve controlled automation flow.
Signal-Based Triggers
initiated by data conditions.
Examples:
signal thresholds
classification signals
behavioural triggers
Signal triggers improve system responsiveness.
Trigger Design Principles
Principle 1 — Predictability
triggers must behave consistently.
predictability improves trust in automation.
Principle 2 — Observability
trigger activation must remain visible.
visible triggers improve troubleshooting clarity.
Principle 3 — Non-conflict
triggers must not conflict with other triggers.
conflict introduces instability.
Principle 4 — Controlled activation
trigger logic must avoid uncontrolled repetition.
controlled repetition improves reliability.
Principle 5 — Interpretability
trigger behaviour must remain understandable.
interpretability improves maintenance capability.
Trigger Flow Model
trigger condition detected
↓
trigger validation
↓
workflow initiation
↓
execution sequence begins
↓
signal capture
↓
HeadOffice visibility
Reliable triggers improve execution continuity.
Relationship to Other Automation Brain Frameworks
Workflow Sequencing Framework
determines order of automated steps
Dependency Visibility Framework
ensures relationships between automation components remain interpretable
Execution Reliability Framework
ensures automated processes produce predictable outputs
Automation Stability Framework
ensures automation behaviour remains consistent across time
Monitoring and Maintainability Framework
ensures automation remains observable and maintainable
Output
The Trigger Logic Framework ensures:
predictable workflow initiation
reduced automation fragility
improved execution consistency
improved automation clarity
improved system reliability
Change Log
Version: v1.0
Date: 2026-04-16
Author: HeadOffice
Change:
Initial Trigger Logic Framework created.
Defined structured initiation logic for automation workflows.
Aligned framework with MWMS Architecture Registry Layer 6 Operational Infrastructure.