From 767731a2632072baaf2fde62e39e1febb889f9ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivia Shoup Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 17:39:48 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Remove Action Interface from the docs --- config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml | 18 +---- content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md | 74 ------------------- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 89 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md diff --git a/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml b/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml index e20ade4cbe1..b66018bd343 100644 --- a/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml +++ b/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml @@ -2847,24 +2847,18 @@ menu: parent: case_management identifier: case_management_troubleshooting weight: 7 - - name: Action Interface - url: actions/action_interface/ - pre: bits-ai - parent: actions_heading - identifier: action_interface - weight: 10000 - name: Agents url: actions/agents/ pre: robot-wui identifier: agents parent: actions_heading - weight: 20000 + weight: 10000 - name: Workflow Automation url: actions/workflows/ pre: workflows identifier: workflows parent: actions_heading - weight: 30000 + weight: 20000 - name: Build Workflows url: actions/workflows/build/ parent: workflows @@ -2925,7 +2919,7 @@ menu: pre: app-builder identifier: app_builder parent: actions_heading - weight: 40000 + weight: 30000 - name: Build Apps url: actions/app_builder/build/ parent: app_builder @@ -2996,12 +2990,6 @@ menu: parent: app_builder identifier: app_builder_saved_actions weight: 10 - - name: Action Interface - url: actions/action_interface/ - pre: bits-ai - parent: actions_heading - identifier: action_interface - weight: 30000 - name: Datastores url: actions/datastores/ pre: datastores-wui diff --git a/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md b/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md deleted file mode 100644 index bbbc285532e..00000000000 --- a/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,74 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Action Interface -description: AI chat interface for configuring and executing actions from the Action Catalog using natural language prompts. ---- - -{{< callout url="https://www.datadoghq.com/product-preview/action-interface/" btn_hidden="false" header="Join the Preview!" >}} -Action Interface is in Preview. Click Request Access and fill in the Datadog Product Preview Program form. -{{< /callout >}} - -Actions Interface is an AI chat interface where you can configure and execute actions from the [Action Catalog][1] using prompts. For example, `I want to update an ECS service to scale capacity` or `I want to create a service to run tasks`. - -{{< img src="/service_management/action_interface/action_interface_landing.png" alt="Action Interface home page" style="width:100%;" >}} - -Actions Interface guides you through the necessary steps, asking for any additional inputs, such as authentication details through [Connections][2], before confirming and executing the action. Users receive real-time status on these executions, including completion notifications, next steps, and errors. The entire process is handled through an intuitive conversation. - -## Action Interface in the Actions suite - -While App Builder provides self-service apps and Workflow Automation builds end-to-end processes, Action Interface eliminates the need to navigate through the UI or orchestrations of these products to run actions. Action Interface is designed for quick interactions with your data and systems, and is approachable for all users. - -## Action Interface uses Bits AI - -Bits AI is a Datadog platform-wide AI agent that helps you interact with your applications and infrastructure. You can query Bits AI in the Datadog web app, the Datadog mobile app, and in Slack. - -Action Interface uses Bits AI to respond to your prompts and interact with actions. - -For more information, see [Bits AI][3]. - -## Action Interface is stateless - -- Action Interface chats are not saved. -- Actions triggered by Action Interface are run once and not saved, but actions are recorded in Datadog [Audit Trail][4]. - -## Prerequisites - -Actions run in Action Interface require standard [Action credentials][5], either through [Integration tiles][7] or [Connections][2]: - -- Some actions run in Action Interface require both a Connection and [Connection credentials][6]. - - Connections ensure a user can't trigger an action unless the user has access to a Connection with the required credentials. -- Other actions are set up using Integration tiles (for example, PagerDuty). - - Integration tiles are configured with the appropriate roles and permissions in your Datadog organization. - -## Action Interface example - -You can perform an action using the Action Interface. Let's look at an example where you check the status of an ECS cluster. - -1. Go to the [Action Interface][8]. - {{< img src="/service_management/action_interface/action_interface_landing.png" alt="Action Interface home page" >}} -2. Enter the prompt, `List ECS clusters`, and press Enter. - Bits AI responds a request for the AWS region. -3. Enter a region. - Bits AI responds with something like, `Here's a Datadog Action to address your request. Review and click 'Execute Action' to proceed.` -4. Click the List ECS cluster action. -5. In the action, in Connection, select the connection to the AWS account you want to use. Connections are set up in [Action Catalog][1]. - Bits AI will continue to use the same connection for the duration of the chat session. -6. In Region, select the AWS region where the clusters are hosted. -7. In Limit, enter `5`. -8. Click Run. - Bits AI runs the action. In this example, it responds with a list of the custer names and ARNs. - - Bits AI also suggests additional prompts related to the clusters it retrieved. - -## Troubleshooting - -You can rely on the Action Interface to inform you if your action is not configured correctly or if your inputs are over the [action limits][9]. - -[1]: /actions/actions_catalog/ -[2]: /actions/connections/?tab=workflowautomation -[3]: /bits_ai/ -[4]: /account_management/audit_trail/ -[5]: /actions/workflows/access_and_auth/#action-credentials -[6]: /actions/connections/#connection-credentials -[7]: /getting_started/integrations/#permissions -[8]: https://app.datadoghq.com/actions/ai -[9]: /actions/workflows/limits/ \ No newline at end of file From 377801f111b0a43a2689087785d720eb666f853f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivia Shoup Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:14:31 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Revert "Remove Action Interface from the docs" This reverts commit 767731a2632072baaf2fde62e39e1febb889f9ef. --- config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml | 18 ++++- content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md | 74 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 89 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) create mode 100644 content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md diff --git a/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml b/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml index b66018bd343..e20ade4cbe1 100644 --- a/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml +++ b/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml @@ -2847,18 +2847,24 @@ menu: parent: case_management identifier: case_management_troubleshooting weight: 7 + - name: Action Interface + url: actions/action_interface/ + pre: bits-ai + parent: actions_heading + identifier: action_interface + weight: 10000 - name: Agents url: actions/agents/ pre: robot-wui identifier: agents parent: actions_heading - weight: 10000 + weight: 20000 - name: Workflow Automation url: actions/workflows/ pre: workflows identifier: workflows parent: actions_heading - weight: 20000 + weight: 30000 - name: Build Workflows url: actions/workflows/build/ parent: workflows @@ -2919,7 +2925,7 @@ menu: pre: app-builder identifier: app_builder parent: actions_heading - weight: 30000 + weight: 40000 - name: Build Apps url: actions/app_builder/build/ parent: app_builder @@ -2990,6 +2996,12 @@ menu: parent: app_builder identifier: app_builder_saved_actions weight: 10 + - name: Action Interface + url: actions/action_interface/ + pre: bits-ai + parent: actions_heading + identifier: action_interface + weight: 30000 - name: Datastores url: actions/datastores/ pre: datastores-wui diff --git a/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md b/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bbbc285532e --- /dev/null +++ b/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ +--- +title: Action Interface +description: AI chat interface for configuring and executing actions from the Action Catalog using natural language prompts. +--- + +{{< callout url="https://www.datadoghq.com/product-preview/action-interface/" btn_hidden="false" header="Join the Preview!" >}} +Action Interface is in Preview. Click Request Access and fill in the Datadog Product Preview Program form. +{{< /callout >}} + +Actions Interface is an AI chat interface where you can configure and execute actions from the [Action Catalog][1] using prompts. For example, `I want to update an ECS service to scale capacity` or `I want to create a service to run tasks`. + +{{< img src="/service_management/action_interface/action_interface_landing.png" alt="Action Interface home page" style="width:100%;" >}} + +Actions Interface guides you through the necessary steps, asking for any additional inputs, such as authentication details through [Connections][2], before confirming and executing the action. Users receive real-time status on these executions, including completion notifications, next steps, and errors. The entire process is handled through an intuitive conversation. + +## Action Interface in the Actions suite + +While App Builder provides self-service apps and Workflow Automation builds end-to-end processes, Action Interface eliminates the need to navigate through the UI or orchestrations of these products to run actions. Action Interface is designed for quick interactions with your data and systems, and is approachable for all users. + +## Action Interface uses Bits AI + +Bits AI is a Datadog platform-wide AI agent that helps you interact with your applications and infrastructure. You can query Bits AI in the Datadog web app, the Datadog mobile app, and in Slack. + +Action Interface uses Bits AI to respond to your prompts and interact with actions. + +For more information, see [Bits AI][3]. + +## Action Interface is stateless + +- Action Interface chats are not saved. +- Actions triggered by Action Interface are run once and not saved, but actions are recorded in Datadog [Audit Trail][4]. + +## Prerequisites + +Actions run in Action Interface require standard [Action credentials][5], either through [Integration tiles][7] or [Connections][2]: + +- Some actions run in Action Interface require both a Connection and [Connection credentials][6]. + - Connections ensure a user can't trigger an action unless the user has access to a Connection with the required credentials. +- Other actions are set up using Integration tiles (for example, PagerDuty). + - Integration tiles are configured with the appropriate roles and permissions in your Datadog organization. + +## Action Interface example + +You can perform an action using the Action Interface. Let's look at an example where you check the status of an ECS cluster. + +1. Go to the [Action Interface][8]. + {{< img src="/service_management/action_interface/action_interface_landing.png" alt="Action Interface home page" >}} +2. Enter the prompt, `List ECS clusters`, and press Enter. + Bits AI responds a request for the AWS region. +3. Enter a region. + Bits AI responds with something like, `Here's a Datadog Action to address your request. Review and click 'Execute Action' to proceed.` +4. Click the List ECS cluster action. +5. In the action, in Connection, select the connection to the AWS account you want to use. Connections are set up in [Action Catalog][1]. + Bits AI will continue to use the same connection for the duration of the chat session. +6. In Region, select the AWS region where the clusters are hosted. +7. In Limit, enter `5`. +8. Click Run. + Bits AI runs the action. In this example, it responds with a list of the custer names and ARNs. + + Bits AI also suggests additional prompts related to the clusters it retrieved. + +## Troubleshooting + +You can rely on the Action Interface to inform you if your action is not configured correctly or if your inputs are over the [action limits][9]. + +[1]: /actions/actions_catalog/ +[2]: /actions/connections/?tab=workflowautomation +[3]: /bits_ai/ +[4]: /account_management/audit_trail/ +[5]: /actions/workflows/access_and_auth/#action-credentials +[6]: /actions/connections/#connection-credentials +[7]: /getting_started/integrations/#permissions +[8]: https://app.datadoghq.com/actions/ai +[9]: /actions/workflows/limits/ \ No newline at end of file From 81b4b6d821e29d7a49d613bd76b10298ee18252a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivia Shoup Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:22:40 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Add alias for Action Interface --- content/en/actions/actions_catalog/_index.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/content/en/actions/actions_catalog/_index.md b/content/en/actions/actions_catalog/_index.md index 84908243c6d..4fef998b7d0 100644 --- a/content/en/actions/actions_catalog/_index.md +++ b/content/en/actions/actions_catalog/_index.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ type: actioncatalog disable_toc: true disable_sidebar: false aliases: +- /actions/action_interface/ - /workflows/actions_catalog - /service_management/service_management/workflows/actions_catalog - /service_management/workflows/actions_catalog From fcc9f23f79bca8b882f42c97fa7dbff476da0ae0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivia Shoup Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:33:33 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Remove Action Interface file & folder --- content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md | 74 ------------------- 1 file changed, 74 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md diff --git a/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md b/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md deleted file mode 100644 index bbbc285532e..00000000000 --- a/content/en/actions/action_interface/_index.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,74 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Action Interface -description: AI chat interface for configuring and executing actions from the Action Catalog using natural language prompts. ---- - -{{< callout url="https://www.datadoghq.com/product-preview/action-interface/" btn_hidden="false" header="Join the Preview!" >}} -Action Interface is in Preview. Click Request Access and fill in the Datadog Product Preview Program form. -{{< /callout >}} - -Actions Interface is an AI chat interface where you can configure and execute actions from the [Action Catalog][1] using prompts. For example, `I want to update an ECS service to scale capacity` or `I want to create a service to run tasks`. - -{{< img src="/service_management/action_interface/action_interface_landing.png" alt="Action Interface home page" style="width:100%;" >}} - -Actions Interface guides you through the necessary steps, asking for any additional inputs, such as authentication details through [Connections][2], before confirming and executing the action. Users receive real-time status on these executions, including completion notifications, next steps, and errors. The entire process is handled through an intuitive conversation. - -## Action Interface in the Actions suite - -While App Builder provides self-service apps and Workflow Automation builds end-to-end processes, Action Interface eliminates the need to navigate through the UI or orchestrations of these products to run actions. Action Interface is designed for quick interactions with your data and systems, and is approachable for all users. - -## Action Interface uses Bits AI - -Bits AI is a Datadog platform-wide AI agent that helps you interact with your applications and infrastructure. You can query Bits AI in the Datadog web app, the Datadog mobile app, and in Slack. - -Action Interface uses Bits AI to respond to your prompts and interact with actions. - -For more information, see [Bits AI][3]. - -## Action Interface is stateless - -- Action Interface chats are not saved. -- Actions triggered by Action Interface are run once and not saved, but actions are recorded in Datadog [Audit Trail][4]. - -## Prerequisites - -Actions run in Action Interface require standard [Action credentials][5], either through [Integration tiles][7] or [Connections][2]: - -- Some actions run in Action Interface require both a Connection and [Connection credentials][6]. - - Connections ensure a user can't trigger an action unless the user has access to a Connection with the required credentials. -- Other actions are set up using Integration tiles (for example, PagerDuty). - - Integration tiles are configured with the appropriate roles and permissions in your Datadog organization. - -## Action Interface example - -You can perform an action using the Action Interface. Let's look at an example where you check the status of an ECS cluster. - -1. Go to the [Action Interface][8]. - {{< img src="/service_management/action_interface/action_interface_landing.png" alt="Action Interface home page" >}} -2. Enter the prompt, `List ECS clusters`, and press Enter. - Bits AI responds a request for the AWS region. -3. Enter a region. - Bits AI responds with something like, `Here's a Datadog Action to address your request. Review and click 'Execute Action' to proceed.` -4. Click the List ECS cluster action. -5. In the action, in Connection, select the connection to the AWS account you want to use. Connections are set up in [Action Catalog][1]. - Bits AI will continue to use the same connection for the duration of the chat session. -6. In Region, select the AWS region where the clusters are hosted. -7. In Limit, enter `5`. -8. Click Run. - Bits AI runs the action. In this example, it responds with a list of the custer names and ARNs. - - Bits AI also suggests additional prompts related to the clusters it retrieved. - -## Troubleshooting - -You can rely on the Action Interface to inform you if your action is not configured correctly or if your inputs are over the [action limits][9]. - -[1]: /actions/actions_catalog/ -[2]: /actions/connections/?tab=workflowautomation -[3]: /bits_ai/ -[4]: /account_management/audit_trail/ -[5]: /actions/workflows/access_and_auth/#action-credentials -[6]: /actions/connections/#connection-credentials -[7]: /getting_started/integrations/#permissions -[8]: https://app.datadoghq.com/actions/ai -[9]: /actions/workflows/limits/ \ No newline at end of file From 4a13afb7f279ffe61d54a8605704641545352dcb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivia Shoup Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:37:41 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Remove link to Actions Interface from page --- content/en/bits_ai/_index.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/en/bits_ai/_index.md b/content/en/bits_ai/_index.md index 4a50d0dc99e..86ece8a69fb 100644 --- a/content/en/bits_ai/_index.md +++ b/content/en/bits_ai/_index.md @@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ Bits AI is your agentic teammate in Datadog, built to automate development, secu {{< nextlink href="bits_ai/bits_ai_sre" >}}Investigate alerts with Bits AI SRE{{< /nextlink >}} {{< nextlink href="bits_ai/bits_ai_dev_agent" >}}Automate code fixes with Bits AI Dev Agent{{< /nextlink >}} - {{< nextlink href="actions/action_interface" >}}Take action on your systems with Action Interface{{< /nextlink >}} {{< nextlink href="bits_ai/chat_with_bits_ai" >}}Chat with Bits about your observability data{{< /nextlink >}} {{< nextlink href="bits_ai/mcp_server" >}}Get observability insights from AI agents with the Datadog MCP server{{< /nextlink >}} {{< /whatsnext >}} From e0a96ae39a0ca66db3b10c71b79aa76041b87052 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivia Shoup Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:57:42 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Remove Action Interface from sidebar --- config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml | 10 ---------- 1 file changed, 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml b/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml index e20ade4cbe1..b8f79ac5c28 100644 --- a/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml +++ b/config/_default/menus/main.en.yaml @@ -2847,11 +2847,6 @@ menu: parent: case_management identifier: case_management_troubleshooting weight: 7 - - name: Action Interface - url: actions/action_interface/ - pre: bits-ai - parent: actions_heading - identifier: action_interface weight: 10000 - name: Agents url: actions/agents/ @@ -2996,11 +2991,6 @@ menu: parent: app_builder identifier: app_builder_saved_actions weight: 10 - - name: Action Interface - url: actions/action_interface/ - pre: bits-ai - parent: actions_heading - identifier: action_interface weight: 30000 - name: Datastores url: actions/datastores/