Approval Modes¶

GloriaMundo has two approval modes that control how workflows handle sensitive actions.

Auto Mode (Default)¶

"Run without asking"

In Auto mode, all actions execute immediately without pausing. This is the default for new workflows.

• Workflows run to completion without interruption
• Sensitive actions are logged in the audit trail for transparency
• Best for workflows you've tested thoroughly and trust

Ask Mode¶

"Ask me first"

In Ask mode, workflows pause before executing sensitive actions and wait for your approval.

• Sensitive actions create an approval request on the Approvals page
• The workflow saves its state and frees processing resources while waiting
• You have 24 hours to approve or deny before the request expires
• Best for new workflows, high-stakes automations, or when you want maximum control

Setting Your Default Mode¶

Your default approval mode applies to all new workflows:

1. Go to Settings in the sidebar
2. Find the General section
3. Set Default Approval Mode to either "Ask me first" or "Run without asking"

All new workflows will use this default.

Per-Workflow Override¶

Each workflow stores its own approval mode. You can change it for a specific workflow using the autonomy toggle in the builder toolbar (visible after running a Virtual Run).

• Ask me first — Sensitive actions pause for approval
• Run without asking — All actions execute automatically

How Checkpoint-and-Resume Works¶

When a workflow pauses for approval:

1. Checkpoint — The current execution state is saved, including all step results so far
2. Slot freed — The processing slot is released so other workflows can run
3. Waiting — The approval request sits on your Approvals page (24-hour expiry)
4. Resume — When you approve, execution resumes from the exact step where it paused. Previous step results are restored from the checkpoint, so nothing is re-executed.

If you deny the request, the workflow run is marked as failed and the checkpoint is consumed (it can't be reused).

Which Actions Are Sensitive?¶

The following types of actions require approval in Ask mode:

High Sensitivity¶

• Sending emails (Gmail)
• Executing Python code
• Creating charges (Stripe)
• Deploying to production

Medium Sensitivity¶

• Posting to Slack
• Creating pull requests (GitHub)
• Updating pages (Notion)
• Creating deals (HubSpot)

Low Sensitivity¶

• Creating issues (GitHub)
• Creating contacts (HubSpot)
• Creating pages (Notion)

Any action not explicitly listed defaults to Medium sensitivity.

Next Steps¶

• Manage pending approvals
• Configure settings