Claude Code /loop: Run Recurring Tasks on Autopilot

/loop schedules recurring prompts in Claude Code sessions without requiring cron jobs or separate monitoring tools. Syntax supports flexible interval placement: leading (/loop 5m task), trailing (task every 2h), or defaults to 10 minutes. Loops auto-expire after 7 days as safety mechanism to prevent indefinite API credit consumption. /loop runs within active session context, giving Claude access to codebase, git history, and tools for intelligent problem-solving. One-line setup requires no script writing, configuration, or permission management unlike traditional cron jobs. Claude Code keeps shipping features that blur the line between coding assistant and development infrastructure. The latest one that changed how I work is /loop - a session-scoped scheduler that lets you run any prompt or command on a recurring interval, right inside your terminal. If you have ever left a terminal tab open just to keep checking whether a build passed, a deploy went through, or a PR got approved - thi