queue-cleanup

Detect CTOX queue pressure, pause flooding schedules, deduplicate tasks, and restore backlog.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox --skill queue-cleanup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: queue-cleanup
Source: https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox/tree/main/skills/system/mission_orchestration/queue-cleanup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/metric-space-ai/ctox --skill queue-cleanup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

CTOX's queue and schedule floods can stall progress, cause duplicate work, and risk blocking durable work state. This skill detects pressure, pauses flooding schedules, deduplicates future tasks, and restores a stable execution backlog.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Surface queue bottlenecks and surface sources of repeated scheduling to operators.
  • Pause or block flooding producers, deduplicate upcoming tasks, and safely restore backlog without losing durable state.
  • Preserve work continuity by keeping tickets, verifications, and audit history intact while reducing noise.

Quick Start

Initiate a targeted queue cleanup to pause floods, deduplicate upcoming work, and restore a safe backlog.

Frequently Asked Questions about queue-cleanup

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

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How do I stabilize a scheduling backlog when repeated scheduler emissions flood my queue?▼

Stabilizing a scheduling backlog involves detecting queue pressure sources, pausing flooding schedules, and deduplicating upcoming tasks. This restores a safe execution backlog without losing durable state, tickets, or audit history.

What is the best way to deduplicate upcoming tasks in a high-velocity queue without losing durable state?▼

The best way to deduplicate tasks without losing durable state is to pause flooding producers first, then safely filter and restore the execution backlog. This preserves work continuity, tickets, and verifications while reducing noise.

Why does my CTOX queue stall progress and cause duplicate work under high pressure?▼

A CTOX queue stalls progress and causes duplicate work because repeated scheduler emissions flood the scheduling backlog. This pressure blocks durable work state and creates duplicates that require targeted detection and pausing to resolve.

Can I pause flooding schedules and safely restore the backlog without blocking audit history?▼

Yes, you can pause flooding schedules and safely restore the backlog without blocking audit history. The cleanup process preserves work continuity by keeping tickets, verifications, and audit history intact while reducing scheduling noise.

How do I surface queue bottlenecks and sources of repeated scheduling for operators?▼

To surface queue bottlenecks and repeated scheduling sources, you must detect pressure points within the scheduling backlog. This allows operators to identify flooding producers and apply targeted pausing and deduplication commands.