Build a lightweight proactive mode with scheduled checks, sleep intervals, concise user briefs, and expiry safeguards so an agent can work in the background without becoming an uncontrolled daemon.
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name: kairos-lite
description: Build a lightweight proactive mode with scheduled checks, sleep intervals, concise user briefs, and expiry safeguards so an agent can work in the background without becoming an uncontrolled daemon.
---
# Kairos Lite
Use this skill when you want proactive behavior, but not a full always-on autonomous platform.
## Use It For
- scheduled repo patrols
- unattended follow-up checks
- short user-facing briefs after background work
- proactive jobs with expiry
## Avoid It For
- unrestricted permanent daemons
- hidden background mutation without explicit user opt-in
- complex host-specific notification plumbing as an MVP
## Quick Start
Create a portable proactive job spec:
```bash
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/job_spec.py \
--name "daily-repo-check" \
--prompt "Summarize risky changes in the repo" \
--schedule "0 9 * * 1-5"
```
Then use the prompt in [references/prompt-template.md](./references/prompt-template.md).
## Minimum Building Blocks
- sleep or wait
- a schedule or automation trigger
- a brief output channel
- expiry or renewal
## Supporting Files
- Prompt template: [references/prompt-template.md](./references/prompt-template.md)
- Source notes: [references/source-notes.md](./references/source-notes.md)
- Helper script: `python3 {baseDir}/scripts/job_spec.py ...`
