heartbeat-cron

Automate creation and refinement of HEARTBEAT.md files for the murmur CLI daemon.

32|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/t0dorakis/murmur --skill heartbeat-cron
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Skill: heartbeat-cron
Source: https://github.com/t0dorakis/murmur/tree/main/.agents/skills/heartbeat-cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/t0dorakis/murmur --skill heartbeat-cron

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation and management of recurring tasks using the murmur daemon, allowing users to schedule AI-driven actions on a defined interval or cron schedule.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Scheduling: Set up recurring tasks like monitoring GitHub issues, checking news feeds, or running periodic system checks.
  • Prompt Engineering: Guides users through creating effective HEARTBEAT.md files, including defining schedules, timeouts, and agent models.
  • Use Case: Automatically check your GitHub issues every 30 minutes for new items that need attention and get a summary report.

Quick Start

Use the heartbeat-cron skill to set up a recurring task to watch your GitHub issues every 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions about heartbeat-cron

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

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How do I schedule recurring automated prompts for an AI agent?

Recurring automated prompts are scheduled by generating a HEARTBEAT.md file that defines intervals or cron expressions for the murmur CLI daemon. This process automates AI-driven actions like monitoring GitHub issues on a defined schedule.

What is a HEARTBEAT.md file used for in prompt scheduling?

A HEARTBEAT.md file defines recurring task schedules, timeouts, and agent models for the murmur CLI daemon. It serves as the configuration document that registers automated Claude prompts to run at user-defined intervals.

Can I use cron expressions to configure automated agent monitoring tasks?

Yes, cron expressions are supported for configuring automated agent monitoring tasks. The scheduling process guides you through defining cron-based intervals, timeouts, and agent models within the HEARTBEAT.md file for the murmur daemon.

How do I set up a recurring task to check GitHub issues every 30 minutes?

To check GitHub issues every 30 minutes, use the scheduling skill to draft a HEARTBEAT.md file through an interview process. This file registers a recurring prompt with the murmur daemon that runs at 30-minute intervals and delivers a summary report.

Do I need the murmur CLI daemon to run scheduled Claude prompts?

Yes, the murmur CLI daemon is required to execute scheduled Claude prompts. The skill automates the creation and refinement of HEARTBEAT.md files specifically for this daemon to facilitate recurring automated actions.

What are the limitations of using cron schedules for automated agent prompts?

Scheduled agent prompts rely on the murmur CLI daemon and require properly configured HEARTBEAT.md files defining schedules, timeouts, and agent models. Complex cron expressions may need testing during the interview process to ensure reliable recurring execution.