Sleep

Delay execution for specified durations and trigger follow-up skills.

1|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills --skill sleep-mec07
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: Sleep
Source: https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills/tree/main/stow/Sleep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mec07/claude_skills --skill sleep-mec07

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sleep helps orchestrate workflows by delaying execution for a specified duration and optionally triggering a follow-up command or skill.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schedule delayed execution in seconds, minutes, hours, or days.
  • Optionally execute a follow-up skill or prompt after the delay to continue a workflow.
  • Use case: deferring status checks or reminders until a task completes, reducing manual waiting.

Quick Start

Delay a task for a specified duration and optionally trigger a follow-up command, e.g., /sleep 1h /ReviewPR 1.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep

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

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How do I delay task execution and trigger a follow-up action automatically?

To delay task execution, you can use a sleep command to pause workflows for a specified duration and optionally trigger a follow-up action. This enables timed orchestration by validating duration formats like seconds, minutes, hours, or days before running the next step.

What duration formats are supported for scheduling delayed script execution?

Delayed script execution supports duration formats in seconds, minutes, hours, and days. The sleep mechanism parses and validates these formats to ensure workflows pause for the exact specified timing before proceeding.

Can I schedule a follow-up command to run after a specific delay in my workflow?

Yes, you can schedule a follow-up command or skill to run after a specified delay. By appending the follow-up prompt to the sleep instruction, the workflow automatically triggers the next action when the timer completes.

What is the best way to orchestrate timed reminders and staged actions in automation scripts?

The best way to orchestrate timed reminders and staged actions is using a sleep function to defer execution. This reduces manual waiting by pausing the automation script for a set duration and then automatically triggering the next scheduled task.

How do I pause a workflow for one hour and then execute a review script?

To pause a workflow for one hour and then execute a review script, you can specify the delay duration and the follow-up command together, such as setting a 1h delay followed by the review skill trigger.

Are there limitations when using sleep for timed workflow orchestration?

Sleep is designed for delaying execution and triggering follow-up actions within workflows, but it requires valid duration formats (seconds, minutes, hours, days). Complex timed orchestration may need careful validation of duration inputs to avoid workflow timing errors.