> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.avoautomation.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.avoautomation.com/avo-assure/actions/generic/loops-and-condition-operations/start-loop.md).
# Start Loop
This is a pre-built action in located under the **@Generic element,** instructs the Avo Assure to start the loop for further use.
{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note-** Without Start Loop we cannot execute the get param Action. We must use Get Param before the Start loop Action.
{% endhint %}
### Syntax
**Input Value:** `N/A`
| Argument | Description |
| -------- | -------------- |
| N/A | Not Applicable |
**Output Value:**
| Argument | Description |
| -------- | -------------- |
| N/A | Not Applicable |
**Example**
**Begins the execution of a loop using parameters set by a previous Get Param action**\
\
The **Start Loop** action does not take any input in the Input Value column. It must be preceded by a Get Param action to define the looping criteria. Without **Start Loop**, loop-based operations such as **Get Param** action cannot be executed. The loop will execute the steps between **Start Loop** and **End Loop** for the specified parameter values. The Start Loop action does not return any result in a dynamic variable.
---
# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.
## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:
```
GET https://docs.avoautomation.com/avo-assure/actions/generic/loops-and-condition-operations/start-loop.md?ask=&goal=
```
`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.