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claude-scheduled-tasks-implementation

Repeat a Claude Code prompt on a timed interval with the /loop skill; the guide demos /loop 1m with a time prompt.

Kind: Workflow
Works with: Claude Code
Source: shanraisshan/claude-code-best-practice @ 6d0844baf620
Path: implementation/claude-scheduled-tasks-implementation.md
License: MIT
Jobs: Automation

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# Scheduled Tasks Implementation

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The `/loop` skill is used to schedule recurring tasks on a cron interval. Below is a demo of `/loop 1m "tell current time"` — a simple recurring task that fires every minute.

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## Loop Demo

### 1. Scheduling the Task

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`/loop 1m "tell current time"` parses the interval (`1m` → every 1 minute), creates a cron job, and confirms the schedule. Key notes:

- Cron's minimum granularity is **1 minute** — `1m` maps to `*/1 * * * *`
- Recurring tasks **auto-expire after 3 days**
- Jobs are **session-scoped** — they live in memory only and stop when Claude exits
- Cancel anytime with `cron cancel <job-id>`

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### 2. Loop in Action
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