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daemon-loop

Convert manual Athena workflows into interval-based background daemons.

558|75|Updated Dec 18, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#monitoring#reliability#scheduling#daemon
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/winstonkoh87/Athena-Public --skill daemon-loop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: daemon-loop
Source: https://github.com/winstonkoh87/Athena-Public/tree/main/examples/skills/workflow/daemon-loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/winstonkoh87/Athena-Public --skill daemon-loop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Traditional Athena workflows are pull-based — users trigger actions manually. Daemon loops are push-based — they run autonomously at set intervals without user invocation.

This is the difference between a tool and infrastructure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Autonomous interval-based execution of workflows (daemonized tasks) that run in the background.
  • Centralized daemon registration and status tracking to monitor last run times and health.
  • Safety and governance: respects runtime limits, idempotence requirements, and prevents interactive prompts.

Quick Start

Configure a daemon to run a given workflow (for example '/reindex') every 60 minutes and monitor its last-run status.

Frequently Asked Questions about daemon-loop

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Athena workflows to run on a schedule without manual triggers?▼

Autonomous background daemons execute workflows on cron-like intervals without manual user invocation. This central registry system schedules recurring tasks, tracks last run times, and monitors daemon health for ongoing background maintenance.

What is a daemon loop and when do I need interval-based execution?▼

A daemon loop is a push-based background process that runs workflows autonomously at set intervals. You need it for ongoing maintenance tasks like memory synchronization, pruning, and periodic checks that require continuous execution without user intervention.

How do I configure a recurring background task to run every 60 minutes?▼

You configure a daemon by registering a workflow, such as reindexing, to execute on a cron-like interval system every 60 minutes. The central registry tracks the last-run status and monitors the health of the autonomous task.

What safety constraints apply to autonomous background daemons?▼

Autonomous daemons respect runtime limits, enforce idempotence requirements, and prevent interactive prompts during execution. These safety and governance constraints ensure background maintenance tasks run reliably without requiring user oversight.

Does daemon-loop work with trigger-based Athena workflows for background maintenance?▼

Yes, it transforms trigger-based Athena workflows into autonomous interval-based daemons. It applies to environments requiring ongoing background maintenance such as memory synchronization, pruning, and periodic checks through a central registry.

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