provider-scheduler

Schedule and execute timed messages for AI agents via cron jobs.

5|2|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/project-ax/ax --skill provider-scheduler
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: provider-scheduler
Source: https://github.com/project-ax/ax/tree/main/.claude/skills/ax/provider-scheduler
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/project-ax/ax --skill provider-scheduler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the timing and delivery of messages to AI agents, enabling proactive engagement and scheduled tasks without manual intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cron Jobs: Schedule recurring tasks with standard cron expressions.
  • Heartbeats: Configure regular check-ins for agents.
  • Active Hours: Define specific times for agent activity to conserve resources.
  • Use Case: Schedule an agent to check your calendar every hour and remind you of upcoming meetings, but only during your defined working hours.

Quick Start

Add a cron job to send a 'daily-report' prompt to the 'reporting-agent' every day at 8 AM.

Frequently Asked Questions about provider-scheduler

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

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How do I schedule cron jobs for AI agents to automate recurring tasks?

You can schedule cron jobs for AI agents by configuring standard cron expressions within the scheduler to deliver timed InboundMessage objects, enabling automated recurring task execution without manual intervention.

How do I configure agent heartbeats and active hours to conserve resources?

Agent scheduling supports heartbeats and active hours to define specific times for agent activity, conserving computational resources by restricting execution to designated working windows.

Can I set token budgets for scheduled agent job execution?

You can configure optional token budgets for scheduled job execution alongside cron expressions and agent IDs, allowing controlled resource consumption during automated agent message delivery.

Does the scheduler integrate with host-side message pipelines for agent targeting?

The scheduler integrates with host-side message pipelines to deliver InboundMessage objects based on defined schedules and agent targeting, ensuring timed messages reach the correct AI agents.

What do I need to set up automated agent scheduling and timed message delivery?

You need to configure cron expressions, agent IDs, and optional token budgets to set up automated agent scheduling, which then delivers InboundMessage objects through the host-side message pipeline.

Why use an AI agent scheduler instead of a standard system cron utility?

An AI agent scheduler manages timed delivery of InboundMessage objects directly to targeted agents, offering native heartbeat and active hour configurations that standard system cron utilities lack.