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Should you automate this?

Most recurring tasks aren't worth automating. Some absolutely are. You'll name one recurring task in a sentence, then score it across frequency, cost, detection, process shape, and what you've already tried. We'll tell you honestly whether the fix is software, a clearer process, or neither yet. Free, no payment, no account needed to start.

Score a task — free About 3 minutes · No account needed

Automation isn't always the answer

Most recurring tasks are painful because they aren't yet a system. Automating something unstable just makes the instability faster. This score will, honestly, sometimes tell you to not build software — to clarify the process first, name the owner, or simply stop doing the thing.

When the result does point to software, you'll see why — and what the realistic shape of that software is.

What it measures

You'll name a recurring task in a sentence — then score it across five qualifying dimensions drawn from the book's threshold question (recurrence, consequence, detectability) plus process shape and what you've already tried. Every question after the first is scored against the task you named, not "your business in general".

Frequency & Spread Cost & Consequence Detection & Lead Time Process Shape What You've Tried

What you'll get back

A 0–100 suitability score, a named band, a five-axis spider chart, the likely pain-type labels, and a single honest next step. A copy of the report lands in your inbox.

Spend on the right thing

Find out before you spend on the wrong fix.

Free. No login. Email-gated detailed report. UK-based, plain-spoken.