# Microsoft Hooks for AI Workflows

> Microsoft's new Hooks let AI agents run workflows without exceptions.
- Title: Microsoft Hooks for AI Workflows · Cloud Wars | Shortify
- Summary: Microsoft's new Hooks let AI agents run workflows without exceptions. Microsoft previewed Hooks to automatically run AI workflows without exceptions…
- Keywords: microsoft, copilot studio, ai agents, hooks, workflow automation, agent reliability, Workflows, Cloud Wars
- Source: Cloud Wars — https://cloudwars.com/ai/need-ai-agents-to-run-workflows-with-no-exceptions-microsoft-has-a-hook-for-that
- Author: Tom Smith
- Published: 2026-10-06T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: microsoft, copilot studio, ai agents, hooks, workflow automation, agent reliability
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Microsoft previewed Hooks to automatically run AI workflows without exceptions, improving reliability for users.