max-tasks

Create and manage scheduled or event-triggered automated tasks for the Max agent via CLI.

Updated Jul 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/api-evangelist/frontline --skill max-tasks-api-evangelist
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Skill: max-tasks
Source: https://github.com/api-evangelist/frontline/tree/main/skills/vendor/max-tasks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/api-evangelist/frontline --skill max-tasks-api-evangelist

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing recurring or trigger-based automations inside your personal Max agent requires knowing the right CLI commands, trigger slugs, integration scopes, and notification settings. This Skill provides the exact max tasks command patterns so you can create, update, run, and delete Max automations without guesswork. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Scheduled Tasks: Create cron-based automations (e.g., a weekday 8am morning brief) with --cron and notification flags for email, WhatsApp, or Slack. - Event-Based Tasks: Build trigger-driven automations (e.g., meeting prep when a Google Calendar event starts) using --trigger-slug and --trigger-config discovered via max tasks triggers. - Lifecycle Management: List, inspect, update (merge-style), enable/disable, manually run cron tasks, and delete tasks from the max CLI. - Use Case: Set up a task that fires on every new Gmail message, instructs Max to summarize urgent threads, and delivers the formatted digest to your Slack DM automatically. ## Quick Start Create a scheduled Max task named Morning brief that summarizes today's calendar and overnight emails every weekday at 8am and notifies me by email.

Frequently Asked Questions about max-tasks

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a scheduled task in the Max CLI?▼

Run max tasks create with --name, --instructions, and --cron followed by a cron expression, such as "0 8 * * 1-5" for weekday mornings. Add --notify-email true or other notify flags to receive the task output automatically.

How do I create an event-based task triggered by Gmail or Google Calendar?▼

First run max tasks triggers to list valid trigger slugs, required config fields, and connected integrations. Then create the task with --trigger-slug (e.g., GOOGLECALENDAR_EVENT_STARTING_SOON) and --trigger-config containing the required JSON fields.

Can a Max task be both scheduled and event-based?▼

No, a task is either scheduled or event-based, never both. The --cron and --trigger-slug flags are mutually exclusive, and setting one during an update clears the other.

Why can't my Max task access Gmail or Google Calendar data?▼

The agent only has access to integrations explicitly selected via the --integrations flag, such as ["gmail","googlecalendar"]. Run max tasks triggers to see connectedToolkits, then pass the needed toolkits when creating or updating the task.

Can I manually run an event-based Max task?▼

No, max tasks run only works for scheduled cron tasks. Event-based tasks wait for their trigger to fire and are rejected if you attempt a manual run.

What is the difference between Max tasks and frontline user-tasks?▼

Max tasks are automations that run inside your Max agent, managed with the max CLI. frontline user-tasks are human to-dos in the account inbox, and frontline object task manages to-dos attached to CRM records.