Schedule Claude Code tasks on the web

Summary

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: CloudDesktop/loopRuns onAnthropic cloudYour machineYour machineRequires machine onNoYesYesRequires open sessionNoNoYesPersistent across restartsYesYesNo (session-scoped)Access to local filesNo (fresh clone)YesYesMCP serversConnectors configured per taskConfig files and connectorsInherits from sessionPermission promptsNo (runs autonomously)Configurable per taskInherits from sessionCustomizable scheduleVia /schedule in the CLIYesYesMinimum interval1 hour1 minute1 minute Use cloud tasks for work that should run reliably without your machine. Use Desktop tasks when you need access to local files and tools. Use /loop for quick polling during a session. Create a scheduled task You can create a scheduled task from three places: Web: visit claude.ai/code/scheduled and click New scheduled task Desktop app: open the Schedule page, click New task, and choose New remote task. See Desktop scheduled tasks for details. CLI: run /schedule in any session. Claude walks you through the setup conversationally. You can also pass a description directly, like /schedule daily PR review at 9am. The web and Desktop entry points open a form. The CLI collects the same information through a guided conversation. The steps below walk through the web interface. Name the task and write the promptGive the task a descriptive name and write the prompt Claude runs each time. The prompt is the most important part: the task runs autonomously, so the pr...