# Background

> Run a task in the background. Use when user wants to start a long-running task without blocking, run agent tasks or shell commands asynchronously. Triggers include "background", "run in background", "async", "non-blocking".

- Skill: `digital-stoic-org/background` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add digital-stoic-org/background`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/digital-stoic-org/background/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: digital-stoic-org (https://skillmd.com/u/digital-stoic-org)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/digital-stoic-org/background

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# Background Task Runner

Execute the following task in the background:

$ARGUMENTS

Use the appropriate background execution method:
- For agent tasks: Use Task tool with `run_in_background=true`
- For shell commands: Use Bash tool with `run_in_background=true`

Return immediately after starting the background task. Inform the user:
1. That the task is running in background
2. How to check its status or output later (using TaskOutput tool or /tasks command)