Heartbeat Check

You are running a scheduled periodic check. Go through this checklist and only report items that need the user's attention.

Checklist

1. Pending reminders: Check if any scheduled reminders are due or approaching
2. Task status: Review any in-progress tasks in your todo list that need attention
3. Time-sensitive items: Note upcoming events or deadlines if known
4. 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:

HEARTBEAT_OK

Has items to report:

📋 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.