Automate macOS task scheduling with crontab, launchd, and at.
npx skills add https://github.com/xg-gh-25/SwarmAI --skill scheduler-xg-gh-25
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: scheduler Source: https://github.com/xg-gh-25/SwarmAI/tree/main/backend/skills/s_scheduler Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xg-gh-25/SwarmAI --skill scheduler-xg-gh-25
This skill helps you automate recurring tasks on macOS using built-in tools (crontab, launchd, and at) to run commands, scripts, or pipelines without external dependencies.
Schedule a daily backup at 9am using crontab and save logs to /tmp/backup.log.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Schedule recurring tasks on macOS by using crontab to automate commands or scripts on a user-defined timetable. This skill provides safe defaults and validation steps to confirm your recurring schedules are actively running without external dependencies.
The best way to run a one-shot task on macOS is using the built-in at command for non-repeating events. This skill guides you through scheduling single-run commands and setting up logging to track their execution.
Yes, launchd works alongside crontab to create robust scheduled services and daemons on macOS. While crontab handles simple recurring commands, launchd manages resilient background services with built-in logging and notification guidance.
No, you do not need external dependencies to automate macOS task scheduling. This skill specifies zero external requirements, relying entirely on built-in tools like crontab, launchd, and at to run your workflows.
Verify your scheduled macOS tasks are active by following the validation steps provided in the skill. It guides you through checking schedules and configuring logging to confirm commands execute successfully at their defined times.
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