Scheduled Tasks and Reminders
A news digest every morning, a summary of meeting notes every Monday, a nudge to stretch in 30 minutes: schedule them once and let Owlfy handle the rest.
Tasks vs. reminders
Section titled “Tasks vs. reminders”| Type | What happens | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Task | Your instruction is sent to the AI Agent to carry out | ”Every Monday, summarize the meeting notes in my Projects folder into a to-do list.” |
| Reminder | A reminder pops up | ”Remind me to take a break in 30 minutes.” |
Option 1: Add it in the panel
Section titled “Option 1: Add it in the panel”- Click the Automated Action icon at the top of the window.
- Choose Task or Reminder and click New.
- Enter a name and the instruction (or reminder text), then choose when it runs.
- Save.
Option 2: Just ask the AI
Section titled “Option 2: Just ask the AI”In the AI Agent, say: “Remind me to check my calendar every morning at 9.” It sets it up for you. Double-check the time afterwards.
Scheduling options
Section titled “Scheduling options”| Option | How it works |
|---|---|
| Once | Pick a date and time |
| Daily | Pick a time |
| Weekly | Pick a day of the week and a time |
| Monthly | Pick a day of the month and a time |
| Interval | Every so many minutes, hours, or days. Optionally set a start time; otherwise it starts right away |
Manage your tasks
Section titled “Manage your tasks”The panel shows when each task will run next. You can edit, enable, disable, or delete tasks. Disabled tasks won’t run until you turn them back on.
- Run a recurring task by hand once first to make sure you like the result.
- Be specific about where things are and what you want back, for example: “Search today’s AI news, write 5 short summaries, and save them as Markdown.”
Your computer needs to be on
Section titled “Your computer needs to be on”Scheduled tasks are run by Owlfy on your computer, so when the time comes, your computer must be on and awake, and Owlfy must be running. Tasks that use the internet also need a connection. If your computer was asleep at the scheduled time, Owlfy checks again when it wakes up. Don’t rely on it alone for anything that absolutely must happen on time.