A scheduled task runs a prompt on a recurring cadence using Anthropic-managed infrastructure. Tasks keep working even when your computer is off.
A few examples of recurring work you can automate:
Reviewing open pull requests each morning
Analyzing CI failures overnight and surfacing summaries
Syncing documentation after PRs merge
Running dependency audits every week
Scheduled tasks are available to all Claude Code on the web users, including Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise.
Compare scheduling options
Claude Code offers three ways to schedule recurring work:
Cloud Desktop /loop Runs on Anthropic cloud Your machine Your machine Requires machine on No Yes Yes Requires open session No No Yes Persistent across restarts Yes Yes No (session-scoped) Access to local files No (fresh clone) Yes Yes MCP servers Connectors configured per task Config files and connectors Inherits from session Permission prompts No (runs autonomously) Configurable per task Inherits from session Customizable schedule Via /schedule in the CLI Yes Yes Minimum interval 1 hour 1 minute 1 minute
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