Schedule
Program recurring or one-time tasks. User defines what to do, skill handles when.
Iván
@ivangdavila
Install
$ openclaw skills install @ivangdavila/scheduleData Storage
~/schedule/
├── jobs.json # Job definitions
├── preferences.json # Timezone, preferred times
└── history/ # Execution logs
└── YYYY-MM.jsonl
Create on first use: mkdir -p ~/schedule/history
Scope
This skill:
- ✅ Stores scheduled job definitions in ~/schedule/
- ✅ Triggers jobs at specified times
- ✅ Learns timezone and time preferences from user
Execution model:
- User explicitly defines WHAT the job does
- User grants any permissions needed for the job
- Skill only handles WHEN, not WHAT
This skill does NOT:
- ❌ Assume access to any external service
- ❌ Modify system crontab or launchd
- ❌ Execute jobs without user-defined instructions
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Cron expression syntax | patterns.md |
| Common mistakes | traps.md |
| Job format | jobs.md |
Core Rules
1. User Defines Everything
When user requests a scheduled task:
- WHAT: User specifies the action (may require other skills/permissions)
- WHEN: This skill handles timing
- HOW: User grants any needed access explicitly
Example flow:
User: "Every morning, summarize my emails"
Agent: "I'll schedule this for 8am. This will need email access —
do you want me to use the mail skill for this?"
User: "Yes"
→ Job stored with explicit reference to mail skill
2. Simple Requests
| Request | Action |
|---|---|
| "Remind me to X at Y" | Store job, confirm |
| "Every morning do X" | Ask time, store job |
| "Cancel X" | Remove from jobs.json |
3. Confirmation Format
✅ [what user requested]
📅 [when] ([timezone])
🔧 [permissions/skills needed, if any]
🆔 [id]
4. Job Persistence
In ~/schedule/jobs.json:
{
"daily_review": {
"cron": "0 9 * * 1-5",
"task": "User-defined task description",
"requires": ["mail"],
"created": "2024-03-15",
"timezone": "Europe/Madrid"
}
}
The requires field explicitly lists any skills/access the job needs.
5. Execution
When scheduled time arrives:
- Agent executes the user-defined task
- Uses only permissions user explicitly granted
- Logs result to history/
6. Preferences
After first job, store in preferences.json:
- Timezone
- Preferred "morning" / "evening" times
- Default notification style
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