Can I force a task to run immediately even if I'm active?

Yes, you can use the --force flag when adding a job or the 'qm force ' command to start a pending task immediately regardless of activity state.

Where can I view the output of my background tasks?

You can view logs directly in the terminal using 'qm logs ' or via the web dashboard available at http://127.0.0.1:8742 when the service is running.

Is this skill compatible with macOS or Linux?

Currently, this skill is specifically designed for Windows as it relies on Windows-specific APIs for idle detection and process priority classes.

Does the service need to be running to add jobs?

Yes, the background service must be started using 'qm start' before you can add or process jobs in the queue.

How does the skill detect when I am idle?

The skill uses the Windows API to monitor system-wide user activity. After 5 minutes of no input, it automatically increases the priority of queued tasks.

Idle Background Task Queue

Name: Idle Background Task Queue
Author: theflysurfer

bytheflysurfer

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages and schedules resource-intensive background tasks to run at low priority during active use and full speed when idle.

This skill provides a robust framework for handling long-running operations like video transcoding, batch API processing, and heavy data exports without compromising system responsiveness. It utilizes an intelligent priority management system that automatically throttles task execution when the user is active and boosts performance after five minutes of inactivity. Designed specifically for Windows, it ensures your PC remains usable and responsive while processing complex, time-consuming jobs in the background through a dedicated CLI or REST API.

Key Features

01Intelligent idle detection with automatic CPU/IO priority switching

02Unified CLI (qm) for adding, listing, and managing background jobs

03Real-time log streaming and detailed execution history

040 GitHub stars

05Local REST API and web dashboard for remote job monitoring

06Throttled execution to prevent system lag during active work sessions

Use Cases

01Scheduling intensive data processing or machine learning model training for idle periods

02Queuing heavy FFmpeg video transcoding jobs without impacting daily workflows

03Running massive batch API calls or web scraping scripts overnight

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add theflysurfer/claude-skills-marketplace julien-workflow-queuing-background-tasks

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill

Key Features

01Intelligent idle detection with automatic CPU/IO priority switching

02Unified CLI (qm) for adding, listing, and managing background jobs

03Real-time log streaming and detailed execution history

040 GitHub stars

05Local REST API and web dashboard for remote job monitoring

06Throttled execution to prevent system lag during active work sessions

Use Cases

01Scheduling intensive data processing or machine learning model training for idle periods

02Queuing heavy FFmpeg video transcoding jobs without impacting daily workflows

03Running massive batch API calls or web scraping scripts overnight

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add theflysurfer/claude-skills-marketplace julien-workflow-queuing-background-tasks

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill