Prompt scheduler

prompt-scheduler

Schedule a one-time local agent prompt or terminal command from the user's machine, with a bias toward the macOS + Warp workflow that keeps interactive Claude/Codex sessions visible.

Default workflow

1. Confirm the scheduling intent from the prompt.
   • Extract the exact command to run. Preserve quoting exactly when the user gives a command.
   • Extract the target time and timezone. Use the system's current local time as the default reference.
   • Extract the working directory. If the user says "this repo", "current directory", or leaves it implicit, use the active shell pwd.
   • Extract optional tags such as fable, content, enterprise, codex, or resume; tags become stable job names, file names, and labels.
2. Choose the run surface.
   • Use --app Warp by default when the command is interactive or the user wants to see it in Warp.
   • Use direct launchd execution only for non-interactive commands that do not need a terminal UI.
   • Do not schedule cloud agents when the user says it must run locally, depends on local usage limits, or needs the local filesystem/session.
3. Use the bundled script for setup.
   • Run scripts/prompt_scheduler.py schedule ... from this skill directory.
   • The script creates missing local folders, writes an executable .command file, writes a launchd wrapper, installs a one-time LaunchAgent, loads it with launchctl, and prints a verification summary.
4. Verify before handing off.
   • Confirm launchctl shows state = not running, runs = 0, and the expected calendar interval.
   • Confirm the .command file and wrapper are executable.
   • Confirm log directories are writable.
5. Explain the practical nuance.
   • Opening in Warp via .command is reliable for a visible interactive session.
   • It will open a Warp tab/window, not inject into the exact already-open conversation block.
   • The machine must be awake and logged in for GUI app opening. If the user already uses Amphetamine or another keep-awake tool, mention that this satisfies the wake requirement.

Scheduling command

From the skill directory:

python3 scripts/prompt_scheduler.py schedule \
  --name "Fable Content Resume" \
  --tag fable \
  --tag content \
  --at "2026-07-02 03:45" \
  --cwd "/Users/jakerains/projects/elevenlabsacademy" \
  --app Warp \
  --command 'claude-me-yolo --worktree content --resume "Fable Content" "resume"'

For a same-day or next-day local time, the script accepts HH:MM and resolves it against the system clock:

python3 scripts/prompt_scheduler.py schedule \
  --name "Enterprise Resume" \
  --tag enterprise \
  --at "03:45" \
  --cwd "$PWD" \
  --app Warp \
  --command 'claude-yolo --worktree enterprise --resume "Enterprise" "lets do option 1"'

If HH:MM is earlier than or equal to the current local time, the script schedules it for tomorrow. If the user says "tonight" or gives a date, resolve that explicitly before running the script.

Verification command

Use the label printed by the scheduler:

python3 scripts/prompt_scheduler.py verify --label local.prompt-scheduler.fable-content-resume

The verification summary should show:

• the LaunchAgent is loaded
• state = not running
• runs = 0 before the scheduled time
• plist syntax is valid
• command and wrapper files are executable
• log directory is writable

Testing a Warp handoff

If the user wants proof that Warp will open, create a separate immediate test command rather than firing the real scheduled job. Use a different --name and pass --open-now:

python3 scripts/prompt_scheduler.py command-file \
  --name "Enterprise Resume Test" \
  --tag enterprise \
  --cwd "$PWD" \
  --app Warp \
  --command 'claude-yolo --worktree enterprise --resume "Enterprise" "lets do option 1"' \
  --open-now

This mirrors the scheduled .command path but does not install a LaunchAgent.

Safety rules

• Never run the user's scheduled command as a test unless they explicitly ask for an immediate trigger.
• Preserve secrets: do not print env vars or inline secret values in command examples.
• Keep generated files under user-local locations:
  • command files: ~/.local/share/prompt-scheduler/commands/
  • wrappers: ~/.local/share/prompt-scheduler/wrappers/
  • logs: ~/Library/Logs/prompt-scheduler/
  • LaunchAgents: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/
• Use one-time launchd jobs for specific dates/times. The wrapper unloads and removes its plist after opening the command.
• Do not force recurring behavior unless the user asks for recurrence.
• Do not commit changes unless the user explicitly asks.

Troubleshooting

• If a Warp launch configuration URI fails to visibly open, switch to the .command method. Opening .command files with open -a Warp is the preferred path for interactive sessions.
• If open -a Warp fails, confirm Warp is installed with osascript -e 'id of application "Warp"'.
• If launchd shows runs = 0 after the scheduled time, check whether the Mac was awake and logged into the user session.
• If the terminal opens but the command is missing, remember .command files run /bin/zsh -lic, so aliases/functions from the user's login shell should load; still verify the command with /bin/zsh -lic 'command -v COMMAND || type COMMAND' when in doubt.
• If the user needs Linux support, use systemd user timers or at; this bundled script is intentionally macOS-first because it targets local Warp + launchd.