> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-xsiam/configure-cortex-xsiam/automations/autonomous-playbooks.md).

# Autonomous playbooks

The Autonomous Playbooks feature provides fully managed security automation that operates with minimal user intervention. By leveraging Palo Alto Networks' deep security knowledge, autonomous playbooks deliver highly accurate conclusions and precise logic through a new, streamlined interface that displays only the essential tasks you need to see.

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This feature is enabled by default for all new tenants created on or after May 31st, 2026. If you would like to add this feature to an existing tenant, contact Customer Support.
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The system automatically updates and maintains all autonomous playbooks and related automation rules, eliminating the need for your team to manually configure or manage complex playbook logic. As new autonomous playbooks and autonomous automation rules are released, the new content is automatically added to your environment.

The scope of autonomous playbooks and autonomous automation rules is Cortex Analytics issues and is currently limited to the following domains:

* Single Sign On (SSO)
* Azure
* ITDR
* Active Directory
* Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS)
* SaaS
* Microsoft Exchange
* Google Workspace
* Windows EDR
* NDR
* MacOS EDR
* Linux EDR
* Microsoft Teams

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Autonomous playbooks are limited to 100 autonomous playbooks runs per hour. If this limit is exceeded, you may experience delays in execution.
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