# Can I generate monthly schedule reports automatically?

Currently, ilert doesn't support native automatic generation and distribution of monthly schedule reports. However, there are several ways to achieve this functionality using ilert's available tools and APIs.

## Current options

### Manual report generation

You can manually generate schedule reports through the ilert dashboard and export them as needed.

### API-based automation

Many customers use ilert's API to build custom reporting solutions:

* **Custom scripts**: Use ilert's REST API to retrieve schedule data and generate reports
* **Cron jobs**: Set up automated scripts to run on a schedule and generate reports
* **BI platform integration**: Connect ilert data to business intelligence platforms for automated reporting

### Third-party integrations

You can integrate ilert with external tools for automated reporting:

* **Email automation tools**: Use services like Zapier or Make to trigger report generation
* **Business intelligence platforms**: Connect ilert data to tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Grafana
* **Custom applications**: Build internal tools that pull data from ilert's API

## Implementation approaches

### Using ilert's API

1. **Retrieve schedule data**: Use the `/schedules` endpoint to get schedule information
2. **Generate reports**: Process the data to create monthly summaries
3. **Distribute reports**: Send the reports via email or upload to a shared location

## Getting help

If you need assistance setting up automated reporting or have specific requirements, please contact our support team at <support@ilert.com>. We can help you design a solution that meets your needs.

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**Related Documentation**

* [On-Call Schedules](https://docs.ilert.com/on-call-management-and-escalations/on-call-schedules)
* [REST API Reference](https://docs.ilert.com/developer-docs/rest-api/api-reference)
* [Reports Overview](https://docs.ilert.com/reports/overview)
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