heartbeat

Monitor system state via periodic heartbeats that gather context and trigger actions.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cris-m/flopsy --skill heartbeat-cris-m
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: heartbeat
Source: https://github.com/cris-m/flopsy/tree/main/src/team/templates/skills/heartbeat
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cris-m/flopsy --skill heartbeat-cris-m

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Heartbeat routines run periodic, autonomous checks that gather context and optionally take action without waiting for user prompts, keeping the system aware and responsive.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scheduled context gathering: Run checks at defined intervals to collect state from emails, calendars, system metrics, and logs.
  • Decision delivery modes: Output results in always, conditional, or silent modes to control user notifications.
  • State persistence: Persist last processed state to avoid reprocessing and enable incremental updates.

Quick Start

Configure a heartbeat to run every 15 minutes to gather context and surface actionable insights.

Frequently Asked Questions about heartbeat

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up scheduled monitoring for system health checks and automated context gathering?

You configure automated state monitoring by defining heartbeat schedules that periodically collect context from emails, calendars, and metrics. This setup requires specifying heartbeat definitions, runtime state persistence, and delivery modes to gather actionable insights autonomously.

What is context-aware automation for periodic system checks?

Context-aware automation uses periodic heartbeats to gather system state and optionally trigger actions without waiting for user prompts. It applies scheduled monitoring to emails, calendars, system metrics, and logs to keep systems responsive and surface actionable insights.

How do I prevent reprocessing data during automated state management checks?

You prevent reprocessing by using state persistence to save the last processed state during heartbeat routines. This enables incremental updates across monitoring intervals, ensuring the system only evaluates new context from emails, calendars, and metrics.

Can I control notification frequency for automated system monitoring alerts?

Yes, you control notification frequency using decision delivery modes that support always, conditional, or silent outputs. These modes regulate how monitoring results are surfaced to users during scheduled heartbeat checks across emails and metrics.

Do I need external dependencies to run autonomous context gathering and health checks?

No external dependencies are required to run autonomous context gathering and health checks. The system operates independently using internally defined heartbeat configurations and runtime state persistence to manage scheduled monitoring tasks.

What is the best way to automate proactive system health monitoring without manual prompts?

The best way to automate proactive health monitoring is configuring periodic heartbeats that autonomously gather context and optionally trigger actions. This approach uses state persistence and delivery modes to maintain system awareness without requiring manual intervention.