Claude has introduced a new feature called Routines — scheduled, AI-powered tasks similar to cron jobs but with built-in intelligence and decision-making. Using Claude Code CLI, you can set up routines via claude.ai/code with a name, a system prompt, a schedule, and environment variables. A practical walkthrough demonstrates building a 4-hour email notifier that filters sponsorship emails via Zoho Mail and sends SMS alerts via Twilio. Key distinction: use routines when the task requires AI judgment; use traditional cron jobs for simple, deterministic automation. Routines run on your Claude subscription rather than API billing, making them more cost-effective for recurring tasks.
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