loop

Recurring task runner. Self-paced or interval-based.

Score 0(?)OfficialCodeby Anthropic
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Install

Built into Claude Code. Invoke with /loop.

Best for

Polling for status, monitoring a deploy, repeating a check at intervals.

About this skill

Run a prompt or slash command on a recurring interval. Self-paced or fixed interval.

LoopRecurringSchedule

Score breakdown

Score breakdown

rubric 1.0
Install count
0/20
Provenance
15/15
GitHub stars
0/15
Recency
10/10
Compatibility
2/10
Documentation depth
6.5/10
Install ergonomics
10/10
License
5/5
Verification freshness
5/5

Composite 0–100 score derived from 9 verifiable signals. See the rubric →

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Meta-prompting that keeps the agent on a single outcome until it lands.

FocusMeta-prompting
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Multi-agentSubagentsParallel
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Skill FAQ

About loop

What is the loop skill?

Run a prompt or slash command on a recurring interval. Self-paced or fixed interval.

Which agents does loop work with?

Claude Code.

How do I install loop?

See the install panel on this page for the per-agent install commands.

Is loop free to use?

Yes — loop is open source (MIT).

Who maintains loop?

loop is published by Anthropic and was last updated on 2026-05-20.

What is loop best for?

Polling for status, monitoring a deploy, repeating a check at intervals.