manage-schedules

Manage cron-based scheduled tasks for Talon AI personas via talonctl CLI.

11|2|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ivo-toby/talon --skill manage-schedules-ivo-toby
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: manage-schedules
Source: https://github.com/ivo-toby/talon/tree/main/.claude/skills/manage-schedules
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ivo-toby/talon --skill manage-schedules-ivo-toby

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of automating recurring tasks for your AI personas by allowing you to create, list, and remove scheduled jobs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Task Execution: Set up personas to perform actions at specific times or intervals.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Define schedules using cron expressions for precise timing.
  • Persona & Channel Binding: Assign tasks to specific personas and link them to communication channels.
  • Use Case: Automatically schedule a persona to "groom memory" every night at 2 AM, or to "pull git notes" every Monday morning.

Quick Start

Use the manage-schedules skill to create a new schedule for the 'reporter' persona to run daily at 8 AM with the prompt 'Summarize overnight news'.

Frequently Asked Questions about manage-schedules

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule recurring tasks for autonomous AI personas?

You can schedule recurring tasks for autonomous AI personas by creating cron-based jobs bound to specific personas and communication channels. This allows automated task execution at specific times or intervals using cron expressions for precise timing.

Can I use cron expressions to set up automated persona task execution?

Yes, you can use cron expressions for flexible scheduling of automated persona task execution. This allows you to define precise timing for actions like grooming memory nightly or pulling git notes every Monday morning for specific AI personas.

What do I need to run scheduled jobs for AI personas in the Talon framework?

To run scheduled jobs for AI personas in the Talon framework, you need the talonctl CLI for interaction and a running daemon for execution. These components facilitate the creation, listing, and removal of cron-based jobs.

How do I bind a scheduled task to a specific communication channel and persona?

Binding a scheduled task to a specific communication channel and persona is handled during job creation. The manage-schedules functionality facilitates assigning tasks to specific personas and linking them to communication channels via the talonctl CLI.

What is the best way to automate nightly memory grooming for an AI persona?

The best way to automate nightly memory grooming is to create a cron-based job for your AI persona using a schedule expression for 2 AM. This binds the task to the persona and automates execution through the running daemon.