Scheduled tasks are used to turn commonly used analysis or monitoring instructions into recurring workflows. After you set the frequency and time, StoreClaw runs them in the background on schedule and either sends the result to a designated channel or archives it in the Library.
Create a Scheduled Task
There are two ways to create one:
Option A: Convert from a Conversation
After StoreClaw completes an analysis, you can say something like, "Run this for me every morning." StoreClaw then asks you to confirm the schedule and time and creates the task in the background.
This is a good option for tasks you have already tested in conversation and decided are worth running regularly.
Option B: Create It Manually
If you already know the automation goal, go directly to the Scheduled page:
- Click Create or select Start from template.
- Enter a task name and write the instruction, for example, "Analyze yesterday's GMV and flag anomalies every day."
- Set the frequency: daily, weekly, or a custom interval with a minimum interval of 1 hour.
- Set the run time and save the task.
Manage Existing Tasks
On the Scheduled page, you can do the following with tasks you already created:
- Pause / Enable: Use the switch on the task card. When paused, the task stops running until you enable it again.
- Edit: Change the instruction, frequency, or delivery target.
- View run history: Open the task to review historical runs and the results produced each time.
- Delete: Deleting a task stops it immediately. Archived output files remain available.
Common Scenarios
- Morning business summary: Every day at 9:00 AM, summarize yesterday's GMV, order volume, and AOV and list anomalies that need attention that day.
- Inventory review: Every weekend, audit storewide inventory and generate a list of SKUs at risk of stockout or overstock.
- Brand social monitoring: Search platforms such as Reddit, TikTok, and Amazon on a schedule for brand mentions, and generate a priority-ranked summary with reply drafts. For a full example, see How to Automate Brand Social Monitoring.
FAQ
Q: Does my computer need to stay on for scheduled tasks to run?
A: Usually no. Scheduled tasks run on StoreClaw's cloud infrastructure by default, so closing the browser or going offline does not stop them. However, if a workflow explicitly depends on local browser capability, your local Chrome session must be available, which means that kind of workflow is generally not a good fit for unattended cloud execution.
Q: Can I create multiple scheduled tasks?
A: Yes. There is no fixed limit. It is a good idea to give each task a clear name so they are easy to distinguish in the list.
Q: What should I do if a task fails?
A: StoreClaw sends an in-product notification. A common cause is expired connector authorization. If that happens, go to the Connectors page and authorize the relevant connector again.
Q: Do scheduled tasks consume credits?
A: Yes. Credit consumption is calculated according to the skills invoked and the amount of data processed during each run. Higher-frequency tasks consume more credits. If you plan to increase task frequency during peak sales periods, check your account credit balance in advance.