timer

name	timer
description	Set countdown timers for cooking, workouts, or any timed activity. Use when: user wants a countdown timer, 'set a timer for X minutes'. Don't use when: user wants a reminder at a specific clock time (use reminders skill) or wants to schedule recurring tasks.
version	1.0.0
emoji	⏱️

Timer

Use when

• "set a timer for 5 minutes", "timer for pasta"
• Countdown for cooking/workouts/breaks
• "start a countdown"

Don't use when

• Reminder at a specific clock time like "at 3pm" (use reminders)
• Schedule recurring tasks (use cron tools)

Instructions

When the user wants a timer:

1. Parse the duration:

   • "5 minutes", "30 seconds", "1 hour"
   • "5 min timer", "timer for 10 minutes"

2. Use reminder_set with the duration:

   • Message: "⏱️ Timer complete! [original request]"
   • Time: "in X minutes"

3. Confirm the timer is set with the end time

4. For very short timers (<1 min), note that there may be a slight delay

Examples:

• "Set a 5 minute timer" → reminder_set("⏱️ Timer done!", "in 5 minutes")
• "Timer for 30 minutes for pasta" → reminder_set("⏱️ Pasta timer done!", "in 30 minutes")