How do I pause or stop an autonomous execution?

You can pause the process by pressing Ctrl+C during the session delay countdown. Since progress is saved to disk, you can resume later by triggering the skill with the same task name.

How does the Autonomous Task Executor track progress?

The skill creates a dedicated '.autonomous/' directory in your project root containing 'task_list.md' for checkbox progress and 'progress.md' for session-by-session notes.

What happens if a session times out or hits a limit?

The skill includes an auto-continue loop that automatically detects the current state and launches a new session to resume from the last completed task.

Can I run multiple autonomous tasks simultaneously?

Yes. Each task is isolated within its own named subdirectory under '.autonomous/', allowing you to manage different long-running workflows without conflicts.

Is it safe to use on an existing codebase?

While the skill is designed for autonomous work, it is highly recommended to use it on a Git-managed repository so you can review, diff, and revert changes made during the execution.

Autonomous Task Executor

Name: Autonomous Task Executor
Author: feiskyer

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Productivity & Workflow

Executes complex, multi-session programming tasks autonomously using task decomposition and persistent progress tracking.

The Autonomous Task Executor skill transforms Claude Code into a self-driven agent capable of handling high-complexity software engineering projects that require multiple sessions to complete. By utilizing a sophisticated dual-agent pattern—an Initializer for strategic planning and an Executor for implementation—it breaks down large requests into granular sub-tasks. The skill maintains persistent state within a dedicated local directory, tracking progress through markdown files and automatically resuming work across sessions until the entire task list is completed. This is the ideal solution for large-scale refactors, building feature-complete services, or executing long-running background operations without manual intervention.

Key Features

01Headless mode compatibility for seamless multi-session execution

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03Parallel task support allowing multiple independent workflows within one project

04Dual-agent architecture utilizing specialized Initializer and Executor modes

05Automated task decomposition with progress tracking in markdown format

06Persistent local state management via the .autonomous/ directory

Use Cases

01Building full-stack features or REST APIs from a single high-level prompt

02Performing codebase-wide refactoring of legacy modules or authentication systems

03Automating large-scale data migrations or documentation generation across multiple directories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add feiskyer/claude-code-settings autonomous-skill

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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