Schedule
TinyAGI/tinyagi
Create, list, and delete scheduled tasks (recurring or one-time) that send messages to agents.
Schedule persistent background workers via CronCreate. An agent skill from ruvnet/ruflo.
Install Cron Schedule
$ npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install ruvnet/ruflo cron-schedule --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule .claude/skills/cron-schedule && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "cron-schedule" agent skill from https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/tree/main/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule into .claude/skills/cron-schedule/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-schedule", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/tree/main/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-scheduleType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install ruvnet/ruflo cron-schedule --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule .agents/skills/cron-schedule && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "cron-schedule" agent skill from https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/tree/main/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule into .agents/skills/cron-schedule/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-schedule", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install ruvnet/ruflo cron-schedule --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule .cursor/skills/cron-schedule && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "cron-schedule" agent skill from https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/tree/main/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule into .cursor/skills/cron-schedule/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-schedule", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo.git --path plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install ruvnet/ruflo cron-schedule --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule .gemini/skills/cron-schedule && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "cron-schedule" agent skill from https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/tree/main/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule into .gemini/skills/cron-schedule/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-schedule", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install ruvnet/ruflo cron-scheduleInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule .github/skills/cron-schedule && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "cron-schedule" agent skill from https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/tree/main/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule into .github/skills/cron-schedule/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-schedule", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install ruvnet/ruflo cron-schedule --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule .opencode/skills/cron-schedule && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "cron-schedule" agent skill from https://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/tree/main/plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule into .opencode/skills/cron-schedule/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-schedule", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
cron-schedule- GitHub stars
- 74k
- Token cost
- ~257 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 71 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 264
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Schedule persistent background workers via CronCreate. An agent skill from ruvnet/ruflo.
- Tasks that involve Scheduled and recurring tasks
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Cron Schedule is an agent skill from ruvnet/ruflo. Schedule persistent background workers via CronCreate
Its SKILL.md is about 260 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in Productivity & Automation, covering Scheduled and recurring tasks. The repository describes itself as: 🌊 The original agent harness. Deploy intelligent multi-player swarms, coordinate autonomous workflows, and build conversational AI systems. Features adaptive memory…. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Tasks that involve Scheduled and recurring tasks
Example prompts
- “/cron-schedule”
Requirements
- Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): CronCreate, CronList, CronDelete, mcp__plugin_ruflo-core_ruflo__hooks_worker-dispatch
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 58e0ae7. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:
CronCreateCronListCronDeletemcp__plugin_ruflo-core_ruflo__hooks_worker-dispatch
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Cron Schedule loads about 257 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 17 tokens; SKILL.md has 71 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from ruvnet/ruflo at commit 58e0ae7, republished under its MIT licence (© ruvnet). 71 words, ~257 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/cron-schedule/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- cron-schedule
- description
- Schedule persistent background workers via CronCreate
- allowed-tools
- CronCreate, CronList, CronDelete, mcp__plugin_ruflo-core_ruflo__hooks_worker-dispatch
- argument-hint
- <worker-name> [--interval CRON]
Use CronCreate for workers that must survive session restarts:
CronCreate({ schedule: "*/15 * * * *", prompt: "Run security audit worker via mcp__plugin_ruflo-core_ruflo__hooks_worker-dispatch" })
Recommended Schedules
| Worker | Cron | Description |
|---|---|---|
| audit | */15 * * * * | Security scanning |
| optimize | */30 * * * * | Performance optimization |
| consolidate | 0 * * * * | Memory consolidation |
| map | */30 * * * * | Codebase mapping |
| testgaps | */15 * * * * | Test coverage analysis |
| document | 0 */2 * * * | API documentation |
When to Use Cron vs Loop
/loop: In-session, cache-aware, self-pacing. Use for active development.- CronCreate: Persistent, survives restarts. Use for CI/monitoring.
© ruvnet, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
Just SKILL.md in plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule of ruvnet/ruflo.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 58e0ae7
Compare with similar skills
Cron Schedule next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cron Schedule this skillruvnet/ruflo | 74k | — | ~257 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| ScheduleTinyAGI/tinyagi | 3.6k | — | ~1.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Send User MessageTinyAGI/tinyagi | 3.6k | — | ~829 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Cron Opsczl9707/build-your-own-openclaw | 1.9k | — | ~593 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| X Bookmarkssharbelxyz/x-bookmarks | 289 | — | ~2k | Automated safety check: Notes | None | |
| Wp Wpcli And OpsAutomattic/agent-skills | 211 | 2 repos | ~988 | Automated safety check: Pass | None |
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Questions about Cron Schedule
What does Cron Schedule do?
Schedule persistent background workers via CronCreate. An agent skill from ruvnet/ruflo. Cron Schedule is an agent skill from ruvnet/ruflo.
When should I use Cron Schedule?
Cron Schedule fits situations like: tasks that involve Scheduled and recurring tasks.
How do I install Cron Schedule in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule in ruvnet/ruflo) into .claude/skills/cron-schedule in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Cron Schedule in Codex?
Run `npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/ruflo-loop-workers/skills/cron-schedule in ruvnet/ruflo) into .agents/skills/cron-schedule in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Cron Schedule in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add ruvnet/ruflo --skill cron-schedule -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/cron-schedule, .gemini/skills/cron-schedule, .github/skills/cron-schedule and .opencode/skills/cron-schedule in your project.
What does Cron Schedule need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Cron Schedule is instructions for the agent only. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: CronCreate, CronList, CronDelete, mcp__plugin_ruflo-core_ruflo__hooks_worker-dispatch.
Does Cron Schedule access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Cron Schedule safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Cron Schedule use?
Cron Schedule is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Cron Schedule use?
About 257 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Cron Schedule?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Cron Schedule: Schedule (TinyAGI/tinyagi, 3.6k stars), Send User Message (TinyAGI/tinyagi, 3.6k stars), Cron Ops (czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw, 1.9k stars) and X Bookmarks (sharbelxyz/x-bookmarks, 289 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Cron Schedule?
ruvnet (a GitHub user) maintains it in ruvnet/ruflo, which has 74,159 GitHub stars. The repository holds 264 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 9, 2026.
Source: ruvnet/ruflo on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.