heartbeat

Orchestrate a 9-step wake-up cycle with heartbeat checks for autonomous agents.

Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MantisWare/BizForge --skill heartbeat-mantisware
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: heartbeat
Source: https://github.com/MantisWare/BizForge/tree/main/library/skills/coordination/heartbeat
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MantisWare/BizForge --skill heartbeat-mantisware

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the startup and ongoing health monitoring of autonomous agents to ensure reliable identity, permission checks, task intake, and recovery from stalls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 9-step wake-up cycle to ground and activate agents, establishing identity and context.
  • Periodic heartbeat checks to detect stalled or dead agents and trigger recovery actions.
  • Configurable intervals, task fetch/lock, and optional delegation for sub-work in complex workflows.
  • Real-world use: in a multi-agent workspace, agents wake, fetch tasks, and continue execution with minimal human intervention.

Quick Start

Run /heartbeat on startup to wake up agents and begin health monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions about heartbeat

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

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How do I monitor autonomous agent health and recover stalled agents in a multi-agent workspace?

Agent health monitoring uses periodic heartbeat checks to detect stalled or dead agents, automatically triggering recovery actions to resume execution with minimal human intervention.

What is the startup sequence for autonomous agents to ensure identity and task intake?

A 9-step wake-up cycle grounds and activates agents by establishing identity, verifying permissions, and fetching tasks to ensure reliable startup in multi-agent environments.

How do I configure task fetching and stall handling intervals for agent orchestration?

Agent orchestration supports configurable intervals for periodic heartbeat checks, task fetching, and locking, alongside custom stall handling to manage stalled agents effectively.

Can I use heartbeat monitoring for complex workflows with sub-work delegation?

Yes, heartbeat monitoring applies to complex workflows by supporting optional sub-work delegation, allowing agents to fetch tasks, delegate, and continue execution autonomously.

Why does an autonomous agent stall during execution and how is recovery triggered?

Agents stall when heartbeat timestamps cease or status transitions fail; monitoring detects these dead states and triggers configured recovery actions to wake and resume the agent.

Do I need dependencies to start autonomous agent orchestration and health monitoring?

No external dependencies are required; you run the heartbeat command on startup to wake agents, verify identity, and begin enforcing the 9-step health monitoring cycle immediately.