Power Automate - Schedule desktop flows without a cloud flow requirement

We are announcing the ability to schedule desktop flows directly in Power Automate without requiring a cloud flow as an intermediary trigger. This feature will reach public preview on May 31, 2026.

How does this affect me?
This feature introduces a streamlined scheduling experience in Power Automate.

Key capabilities include:

• Users can create schedules directly for desktop flows without needing a cloud flow as an intermediary trigger.
• A new “Schedules” area provides a complete overview of:
  • The desktop flows each schedule runs.
  • The machines or machine groups assigned for execution.
  • Upcoming active runs.
• Schedules can directly select the machine or machine group responsible for running the flow.
• Elimination of cloud flow dependencies, simplifying the scheduling process.

What action do I need to take?
This message is for awareness, and no action is required.