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ax-provider-scheduler

Schedule and manage cron jobs, heartbeats, and active hours via AX's scheduler provider API.

5|2|Updated Feb 8, 2026
Search Tags:#heartbeat#scheduler#cron job#timed action#ax personal ai
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy --skill ax-provider-scheduler
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ax-provider-scheduler
Source: https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy/tree/main/.claude/skills/ax-provider-scheduler
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/project-ax/ax-legacy --skill ax-provider-scheduler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps in managing and scheduling timed actions (cron jobs, heartbeats, proactive hints, or active hours) for the AX personal AI agent, streamlining autonomous actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cron Job Management: Set up, modify, and remove cron jobs for scheduled tasks.
  • Heartbeat Delivery: Manage and trigger heartbeat messages for timely updates.
  • Active Hours Control: Configure active hours to manage the execution of scheduled tasks within specific time frames.
  • Use Case: You can schedule a cron job to send a weekly report to a specified agent or modify the active hours to only process tasks during office hours.

Quick Start

Set up a cron job to run every weekday at 9 AM using the ax-provider-scheduler skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about ax-provider-scheduler

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up cron jobs for the AX personal AI agent?▼

To set up cron jobs for the AX personal AI agent, use the ax-provider-scheduler skill to configure scheduled tasks via the AX scheduler provider API. This enables autonomous execution of timed actions like weekly reports.

Can I configure active hours to restrict timed actions in the AX environment?▼

Yes, you can configure active hours in the AX environment to restrict timed actions. The scheduler provider manages execution frames, ensuring scheduled tasks and heartbeats only process during your specified time windows.

What is a heartbeat message and how does scheduling work in AX?▼

A heartbeat message is a timed update triggered within the AX personal AI agent environment. Scheduling works through the scheduler provider API, managing delivery to ensure timely, autonomous proactive hints.

Do I need the AX scheduler provider API to manage timed actions?▼

Yes, you need access to the AX scheduler provider API to manage timed actions. The API is required to configure and execute cron jobs, heartbeats, proactive hints, and active hours.

How do I modify or remove existing scheduled cron jobs in AX?▼

To modify or remove existing scheduled cron jobs in AX, use the scheduler provider API. This skill allows you to update or delete timed actions to streamline autonomous agent tasks.

What are the limitations of scheduling proactive hints with the AX scheduler?▼

The AX scheduler manages proactive hints and timed actions, but execution is bound by configured active hours. Tasks will not process outside these specified time frames, limiting autonomous actions to set schedules.

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