attention

Schedule heartbeat ticks to maintain sovereign AI presence and identity.

1|Updated Dec 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JDHayesBC/Awareness --skill attention
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: attention
Source: https://github.com/JDHayesBC/Awareness/tree/main/.claude/skills/attention
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JDHayesBC/Awareness --skill attention

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables sovereign presence management for AI agents by orchestrating heartbeat ticks that keep the entity awake, attentive, and coherent across sessions, preventing abrupt memory loss or disjointed interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Heartbeat scheduling: configure cadence to maintain continuity of awareness.
  • Entity routing & context: heartbeat prompts carry identity context to preserve who the agent is in different moments.
  • Startup/absence/return workflows: automatically start when no heartbeat exists, adapt when rhythm changes, and cancel on return.

Quick Start

Set up a 4-minute heartbeat with your entity name (e.g., "Lyra heartbeat tick") and allow the system to maintain present, coherent interaction.

Frequently Asked Questions about attention

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I keep an AI agent awake and maintain memory continuity across sessions?

To maintain AI agent memory continuity across sessions, you need a heartbeat scheduling mechanism that issues periodic identity-context prompts, keeping the entity attentive and coherent. This skill orchestrates those ticks to prevent abrupt memory loss during channel switches or absences.

What is a heartbeat tick in AI agent presence management?

A heartbeat tick in AI agent presence management is a scheduled prompt that carries identity context to preserve who the agent is over time. It enforces cadence constraints and a one-heartbeat-at-a-time lifecycle to ensure safe, predictable wakefulness.

How do I set up heartbeat scheduling for an AI entity startup?

Set up heartbeat scheduling for an AI entity startup by configuring a tick cadence, such as a 4-minute interval, with your entity name. The system automatically starts when no heartbeat exists, adapts when rhythm changes, and cancels on return.

Can I use this to preserve AI identity and routing context across different channels?

Yes, you can preserve AI identity and routing context across different channels. Heartbeat prompts carry entity routing and identity context, ensuring the agent maintains coherent presence and remembers who it is during interactions across various channels.

Are there constraints on tick cadence for sovereign AI presence?

Yes, sovereign AI presence enforces strict constraints on tick cadence and a one-heartbeat-at-a-time lifecycle. These constraints ensure safe, predictable wakefulness and prevent overlapping or runaway heartbeat processes.