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heartbeat

Send periodic heartbeats to keep crane-context sessions from timing out.

Updated Jan 15, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#devops#cli#session-management#timeout#heartbeat#crane-context
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/venturecrane/crane-console --skill heartbeat-venturecrane
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Skill: heartbeat
Source: https://github.com/venturecrane/crane-console/tree/main/.agents/skills/heartbeat
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/venturecrane/crane-console --skill heartbeat-venturecrane

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Keeps a session from timing out by sending periodic heartbeats to maintain continuity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects the active session from the Context Worker and automatically updates heartbeat timestamps.
  • Displays last and next heartbeat scheduling to keep you informed during long tasks.
  • Useful during extended development sessions when /sod, /update, or /eod are not invoked frequently.

Quick Start

Run /heartbeat to refresh your active session and prevent timeouts.

Frequently Asked Questions about heartbeat

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep a development session from timing out during long-running tasks?▼

To keep a development session from timing out, you can trigger periodic heartbeats that automatically update session timestamps and maintain continuity during extended operations.

How do I send a heartbeat to refresh my active session?▼

You send a heartbeat by running the /heartbeat command, which locates your active session and updates the last and next heartbeat scheduling to prevent timeouts.

Do I need a valid CRANE_CONTEXT_KEY to maintain session continuity?▼

Yes, maintaining session continuity requires access to a valid CRANE_CONTEXT_KEY and the Crane Context API to locate the active session and update heartbeat timestamps.

When should I use automated heartbeats instead of manual session updates?▼

Automated heartbeats are useful during extended development sessions when manual update commands like /sod, /update, or /eod are not invoked frequently enough to prevent timeouts.

What is the best way to prevent CLI session timeouts in DevOps automation?▼

The best way to prevent CLI session timeouts in DevOps automation is to use an automatic heartbeat mechanism that detects the active session and periodically refreshes its timestamps.

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