From Cloud Wars · Tom Smith · · 1m 10s
Microsoft Hooks for AI Workflows
Microsoft's new Hooks let AI agents run workflows without exceptions.
In brief
Microsoft's new Hooks let AI agents run workflows without exceptions. Microsoft previewed Hooks to automatically run AI workflows without exceptions, improving reliability for users. Originally reported by Cloud Wars.
Microsoft previews Hooks
Microsoft is previewing a feature called Hooks that runs agentic workflows automatically without exception rather than only when the agent decides to run them.
Hooks operate automatically
Hooks run a workflow automatically when an event in an agent built with Copilot Studio triggers it such as a session starting or an error occurring.
Hooks have two parts
Hooks have two components: an event that the hook listens for and an action that runs when the event fires.
Hooks differ from tools
Unlike tools which the agent chooses to run, hooks automatically fire when an event occurs without the agent deciding.
Four key use cases
Hooks can add session context, check tools before running, adjust tool results, or handle failures by retrying, skipping, or stopping.
User configuration
Users configure hooks from the agent’s command bar by entering event details and the workflow to run through the Add hook page.
The big picture
Microsoft previewed Hooks to automatically run AI workflows without exceptions, improving reliability for users.
