background-work

Manage durable background commands and subagents via Neon Pilot CLI.

22|2|Updated Feb 28, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #subagents #lifecycle-management #background-commands #durable-tasks #neon-pilot

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npx skills add https://github.com/patleeman/neon-pilot --skill background-work

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Skill: background-work
Source: https://github.com/patleeman/neon-pilot/tree/main/extensions/system-runs/skills/runs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patleeman/neon-pilot --skill background-work

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Long-running background tasks and delegated work are hard to track and manage. This tool provides a structured way to start, inspect, rerun, follow up, and cancel durable background commands and subagents within Neon Pilot.

Core Features & Use Cases

Lifecycle management for background commands: start, monitor, rerun, cancel.
Subagent orchestration: delegate tasks and aggregate progress.
CLI-driven administration: standardized commands to control background work across environments.

Quick Start

Start a durable background command and monitor its lifecycle with the Neon Pilot CLI.

Frequently Asked Questions about background-work

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

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How do I manage durable background commands that take a long time to run?▼

You can manage durable background commands by using CLI workflows to start, inspect, rerun, follow up, and cancel tasks, ensuring proper lifecycle operations and providing JSON task records for tracking.

What is the best way to coordinate subagents and track their progress?▼

Coordinating subagents involves delegating tasks and aggregating progress through structured CLI workflows, which enforce lifecycle operations and provide JSON task records to track delegated work across environments.

Can I use the Neon Pilot CLI to administer background tasks across deployments?▼

Yes, you can use the Neon Pilot CLI for standardized administration of background work, coordinating durable commands and subagents across both local repositories and deployments.

How do I cancel or rerun a background task that is already in progress?▼

To cancel or rerun an in-progress background task, use the enforced lifecycle operations provided by the CLI, which allow you to inspect the current state and issue rerun or cancel commands.

Why do I need durable task lifecycle management for long-running commands?▼

Durable task lifecycle management is needed because long-running background tasks and delegated work are hard to track, and structured scheduling ensures they can be monitored, rerun, and cancelled reliably.

Does background-work support tracking task history through JSON records?▼

Yes, background-work enforces lifecycle operations for background commands and subagents while providing JSON task records to ensure proper scheduling and durable tracking across environments.