scheduler

Schedule on-device reminders and local tasks via OS-native schedulers.

Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaypatrick/skills --skill scheduler-jaypatrick
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scheduler
Source: https://github.com/jaypatrick/skills/tree/main/scheduler
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaypatrick/skills --skill scheduler-jaypatrick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Schedule on-device reminders and lightweight local tasks to run at a specific time or interval, without relying on cloud services or external backends.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schedule one-time reminders (tomorrow at a specific time)
  • Schedule recurring tasks (every weekday, every Monday at a time)
  • Support multiple delivery/execution methods (notifications, messages, or local command execution)
  • Leverage OS-native schedulers (launchd, cron, Windows Task Scheduler) for reliability
  • Handle ambiguous or missing delivery details with clarifying questions

Quick Start

Schedule a one-time reminder for tomorrow at 9:00 AM local time with a notification

Frequently Asked Questions about scheduler

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule local reminders and tasks without relying on cloud services?▼

To schedule local reminders without cloud services, you can use on-device schedulers that leverage OS-native backends like launchd, cron, or Windows Task Scheduler. This automates parsing your intent and normalizing the schedule for reliable local execution.

Can I set up recurring tasks to run every weekday using local automation?▼

Yes, you can set up recurring tasks to run every weekday or at specific weekly intervals. The scheduler normalizes your recurring schedule and creates a stable name for the task, then prompts you to confirm the execution details before finalizing.

Does this scheduler work with Slack for delivering notifications?▼

Yes, this scheduler works with Slack as an optional backend for delivering notifications. It supports multiple delivery methods including OS-native notifications, messages, or local command execution, and will ask clarifying questions if delivery details are missing.

What is the best way to automate lightweight local tasks at a specific time?▼

The best way to automate lightweight local tasks is using OS-native schedulers for reliability. This tool implements a structured workflow that parses your intent, selects an execution method, normalizes the schedule, and prompts for confirmation.

Do I need external backends to execute one-time local reminders?▼

No, you do not need external backends to execute one-time local reminders. The scheduler operates entirely on-device using OS-native backends, though it optionally supports external delivery methods like Slack if you prefer message-based notifications.