glossary
Routine
The sequencing layer of Onli AI — a deterministic, step-by-step plan that validates and sequences Tools.
The sequencing layer of Onli AI. A Routine is a deterministic, step-by-step plan that validates parameters and sequences Tools in a defined order.
Think of a Routine like a recipe. It tells the system exactly what to do, in what order, with what checks along the way. It's repeatable, predictable, and auditable — the same inputs always produce the same steps.
How it works
A Routine sits between the reasoning layer (Skill) and the execution layer (Tool). It:
- Validates that all required parameters are present and correct
- Sequences Tools in the right order
- Enforces policy constraints before Tool execution
- Produces an auditable record of what happened
Routines don't make judgment calls — that's the Skill's job. And they don't execute actions — that's the Tool's job. Routines are the plan: structured, deterministic, and reproducible.