routines

Schedule and execute CLI-based AI agent tasks with cron-style timing.

15|6|Updated Apr 20, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #workflow #cli #agents #scheduling #cron

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npx skills add https://github.com/phnx-labs/agents-cli --skill routines-phnx-labs

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: routines
Source: https://github.com/phnx-labs/agents-cli/tree/main/skills/routines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phnx-labs/agents-cli --skill routines-phnx-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of manual task execution by allowing you to schedule recurring or one-shot agent tasks, ensuring your workflows run consistently without human intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cron Scheduling: Set up recurring tasks like daily standups or weekly reports using standard cron syntax.
One-Shot Execution: Schedule specific tasks to run once at a precise future time.
Execution Control: Manage agent behavior with configurable modes, effort levels, and timeouts to ensure tasks run efficiently and safely.
Use Case: Automatically draft a daily standup summary from your git logs every weekday morning at 9 AM.

Quick Start

Use the routines skill to add a new daily task that runs the claude agent with a specific prompt at 9 AM every weekday.

Frequently Asked Questions about routines

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

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How do I schedule recurring CLI agent tasks using cron syntax?▼

You can schedule recurring CLI agent tasks by using standard cron syntax to define execution timing. This allows you to automate workflows like daily standups or weekly reports so they run consistently without manual intervention.

Can I trigger a one-shot CLI workflow to run at a specific future time?▼

Yes, you can schedule one-shot execution for specific tasks to run once at a precise future time. This is useful for triggering delayed agent actions or executing scheduled workflows without needing a recurring cron schedule.

What is needed to manage scheduled agent jobs and ensure reliable task dispatching?▼

Scheduled agent jobs require a persistent background scheduler to manage job lifecycles and ensure reliable task dispatching. This background process handles task monitoring, logging, and remote execution across different host environments.

How do I configure execution control for automated CLI workflows?▼

You can manage automated CLI workflows by configuring execution modes, effort levels, and timeouts. These execution control settings ensure your scheduled agent tasks run efficiently and safely within the defined limits.

Does this support remote execution of scheduled agent tasks across different host environments?▼

Yes, scheduled agent tasks support remote execution across different host environments. The scheduler manages the job lifecycles and logs the execution, ensuring workflows run reliably regardless of the host setup.