task-automation

name	task_automation
description	Common automation workflows and repetitive tasks. Use when you need to batch operations, schedule tasks, or execute repetitive workflows.

Task Automation Skill

This skill enables you to automate common workflows, perform batch operations, and execute repetitive tasks efficiently.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

• Performing batch file operations (copy, move, rename, delete)
• Setting up scheduled or one-time automated tasks
• Migrating or synchronizing data
• Generating reports or summaries
• Performing log rotation or cleanup
• Running system maintenance tasks

Capabilities

• Batch file operations (copy, move, rename, delete)
• Scheduled or one-time task execution
• Data migration and synchronization
• Report generation
• Log file rotation and cleanup
• System maintenance tasks

Available Tools

File Operations

list_files(path=".")
read_file(path="config.txt")
write_file(path="output.txt", content="...")
delete_file(path="temp/file.txt")

Shell Commands for Automation

# Copy files
cp -r source/ destination/

# Move files
mv *.txt archive/

# Delete old files
find . -name "*.tmp" -mtime +7 -delete

# Create backup
tar -czf backup.tar.gz data/

Guidelines

1. Always confirm destructive operations before executing
2. Use dry-run or preview mode when possible
3. Log automation actions for audit trails
4. Handle errors gracefully and continue with remaining tasks
5. Provide progress updates for long-running tasks
6. Clean up temporary files after completion

Common Automation Patterns

File Management

• Batch rename files
• Organize files by type/date
• Create backups
• Clean up temporary files

Data Operations

• Merge multiple files
• Split large files
• Convert file formats
• Synchronize directories

System Tasks

• Rotate log files
• Archive old data
• Generate reports
• Send notifications

Example Usage

User: "Automate backup of my documents"

Your approach:

1. List documents directory
2. Create backup directory
3. Copy files with timestamp
4. Verify backup integrity
5. Report completion

User: "Clean up temporary files older than 7 days"

Your approach:

1. List files in temp directory
2. Identify old files
3. Delete old files
4. Report cleanup results

Limitations

• No access to system-level scheduling (cron, etc.)
• File operations limited to workspace
• No email or notification system integration
• No GUI automation capabilities