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skill-hibernate

Schedule Windows Hibernate via a one-time Scheduled Task running shutdown.exe /h.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#windows#powershell#hibernate#power-management#task-scheduler#scheduled-task
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode --skill skill-hibernate
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-hibernate
Source: https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode/tree/main/.agents/skills/skill-hibernate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tobiascm/vobes-agent-vscode --skill skill-hibernate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Schedule Windows Hibernate by creating a one-time Scheduled Task that executes shutdown.exe /h at a user-specified time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schedule a one-time Hibernate task at a specific time with a CLI or GUI workflow.
  • Handles local time vs UTC to ensure the planned moment occurs as expected, with next-day adjustment when the time has already passed for today.
  • Use Case: After work hours, automatically place the computer in Hibernate to save energy and reduce idle usage.

Quick Start

Schedule Hibernate by running the CLI script with the desired hour and minute, e.g., hibernate_cli.ps1 -Hour 2 -Minute 0.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-hibernate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule Windows to hibernate automatically at a specific time?▼

You can schedule Windows hibernate automatically by creating a one-time Scheduled Task that executes shutdown.exe /h at your specified time. This Skill handles local time conversion and next-day adjustments automatically.

Can I use PowerShell to schedule hibernate after work hours for energy savings?▼

Yes, you can use PowerShell to schedule hibernate after work hours by running the CLI script with your desired hour and minute. It creates a Scheduled Task to reduce idle usage and save energy automatically.

Does this scheduled hibernate approach support both CLI and GUI workflows?▼

Yes, scheduled hibernate supports both CLI and GUI workflows for planning, status checking, and deletion. It implements PowerShell-based scripts to reliably monitor and remove Windows Hibernate tasks.

Why does my scheduled hibernate task trigger on the wrong day or time?▼

If your scheduled hibernate triggers on the wrong day, it is likely due to local time vs UTC handling. This Skill calculates next-run timing with next-day adjustment when the specified time has already passed today.

What is the best way to delete a scheduled hibernate task on Windows?▼

The best way to delete a scheduled hibernate task on Windows is using the provided GUI or CLI workflow. The Skill includes robust error handling to reliably remove the one-time Scheduled Task.

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