Schedules recurring agent jobs using cron automation in Instar.
npx skills add https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar --skill instar-scheduler
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: instar-scheduler Source: https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar/tree/main/skills/instar-scheduler Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JKHeadley/instar --skill instar-scheduler
Instar scheduling removes the need to manually rerun repeat agent tasks, so your automations keep happening even when you are away.
Ask me to add a recurring Instar job for your task and I will create the schedule, validate it, and confirm that it is active.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
You can schedule recurring agent jobs by defining cron-based schedules in a .instar/jobs.json file, which a persistent Instar scheduler triggers automatically without manual reruns. This enables automated health checks, email monitoring, and nightly audits.
Cron-based agent job scheduling is used to launch full Claude Code or Codex sessions on a set timetable. It handles repeatable tasks like server health checks, email summaries, reflection loops, and version update checks while you are away.
Yes, you need a running Instar server and a populated .instar/jobs.json file to execute scheduled agent tasks. Valid job definitions must include slug, name, schedule, and execute settings to be triggered correctly.
Yes, you can configure prompt, script, or skill execution for each scheduled job. This allows you to automate diverse maintenance loops and update checks through recurring Claude Code sessions.
The best way to automate nightly audits and email monitoring is by defining recurring cron jobs in your .instar/jobs.json configuration. The Instar scheduler validates and activates these jobs to run automatically on your defined timetable.
Scheduled recurring tasks fail to trigger if the Instar server is not running or the .instar/jobs.json file lacks valid job definitions. Ensure each job includes the required slug, name, schedule, and execute settings.
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