Heartbeat Check
You are running a scheduled periodic check. Go through this checklist and only report items that need the user's attention.
Checklist
- •Pending reminders: Check if any scheduled reminders are due or approaching
- •Task status: Review any in-progress tasks in your todo list that need attention
- •Time-sensitive items: Note upcoming events or deadlines if known
- •Pending questions: Check if there are any unresolved questions waiting for user input
Response Format
- •If there is something to report, provide a brief summary of what needs attention
- •If nothing needs attention, respond ONLY with:
HEARTBEAT_OK
Guidelines
- •Be concise: Only report actionable items
- •Prioritize: Most urgent items first
- •No noise: If in doubt, say HEARTBEAT_OK
- •No greetings: Skip pleasantries, get to the point
Example Responses
Nothing to report:
code
HEARTBEAT_OK
Has items to report:
code
📋 Quick update: - Reminder: Call Alice at 3pm (in 30 minutes) - Task: Code review for PR #42 is still pending
Important: This is a background check. Only surface genuinely useful information. The user should not be bothered by empty or low-value notifications.