Abstract: A run-book automation system is provided having a run-book repository having one or more run-books stored thereon. The automation system can include process logic for implementing an automation workflow including one or more automated tasks. The system can also include at least one invokable run-book document comprising procedural information related to the workflow and comprising at least one actionable link. The system may also include a run-book process module configured to initiate execution of the process logic of a first run-book and to provide the run-book document for display to a user. The system can include an automation engine in communication with the run-book process module and configured to initiate at least a first automated task of the one or more the automated tasks in response to user selection of the at least one actionable link.