# About Automation

### Run Scripts

You can run [scripts ](https://docs.powershelluniversal.com/automation/scripts)in PowerShell Universal. PowerShell Universal integrates deeply with the PowerShell host to provide a UI for param blocks, output rich objects, display progress and even allow the user to provide feedback.

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### Schedule Jobs

You can schedule jobs to [run continuously](https://docs.powershelluniversal.com/schedules#continuous), [at certain times ](https://docs.powershelluniversal.com/schedules#cron)or even [when events happen](https://docs.powershelluniversal.com/automation/triggers) within the PowerShell Universal platform.

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### Ad-Hoc Commands

Run ad-hoc commands in [terminals ](https://docs.powershelluniversal.com/automation/terminals)in any of your configured environments and, optionally, as alternate credentials.

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