loop

name	loop
description	Schedule recurring tasks with notifications. Triggered by "/loop <interval> <prompt>" to set up periodic monitoring.
tools	Bash

Loop Runner

Trigger

Use when:

• User says /loop <interval> <prompt>
• User wants recurring monitoring or periodic execution

Steps

Step 1: Parse Arguments

/loop <interval> <prompt>

Interval patterns:

Pattern	Cron Expression
Nm (N ≤ 59)	*/N * * * *
Nh (N ≤ 23)	0 */N * * *
Nd	0 0 */N * *

Round non-dividing intervals to nearest clean value.

Step 2: Clarify Intent

Ask user:

1. What to monitor (parse prompt)
2. How to execute (which x-cmd module or command)
3. Where to store results

Step 3: Configure Notification

Ask before creating:

• Memory (default) — store for later review
• Mailbox — notification on new results
• Other user-specified method

Step 4: Create Cron Job

x cron add \
    --name "loop-$(date +%Y%m%d%H%M%S)" \
    --desc "<description>" \
    "<cron-expression>" \
    "<full-command>"

Step 5: Execute Immediately

Run the command now; do not wait for first cron fire.

Step 6: Confirm

Report to user:

• Job name and cron expression
• Human-readable cadence
• Monitoring target
• Result storage location
• Cancellation: x cron rm <name>

Constraints

• Always ask about result storage before creating
• Always execute immediately
• Round messy intervals and inform user