# Kairos Lite

> 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.

- Skill: `learnprompt/kairos-lite` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add learnprompt/kairos-lite`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/learnprompt/kairos-lite/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: learnprompt (https://skillmd.com/u/learnprompt)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/learnprompt/kairos-lite

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# 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 ...`