Heartbeat

Q: Why use Heartbeat on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Heartbeat is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

Q: How do I install Heartbeat in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/tao12345666333/ankaloop/tree/main/src/ankaloop/builtin_skills/heartbeat. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Q: Which AI models can use Heartbeat?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

Q: How many AI models can I use with Heartbeat?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Heartbeat with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Q: Is the Heartbeat AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by tao12345666333 under the Apache-2.0 license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

Q: What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

Q: How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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tao12345666333

heartbeat

Periodic heartbeat check that reads HEARTBEAT.md from the workspace and executes any tasks listed there. Use for autonomous background monitoring, periodic maintenance, and proactive task execution. Triggered by a cron schedule.

Overview

Publisher	tao12345666333
Repository	`ankaloop`
Skill name	`heartbeat`
Stars	56
Forks	10
Bundled files	1
License	Apache-2.0
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
1 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by tao12345666333 on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Heartbeat AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/tao12345666333/ankaloop/tree/main/src/ankaloop/builtin_skills/heartbeat
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/tao12345666333/ankaloop/tree/main/src/ankaloop/builtin_skills/heartbeat

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/tao12345666333/ankaloop.git /tmp/ankaloop
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/ankaloop/src/ankaloop/builtin_skills/heartbeat .claude/skills/heartbeat

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Heartbeat in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Heartbeat on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Heartbeat is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Heartbeat

Periodic agent wake-up to check for tasks in HEARTBEAT.md.

How It Works

Every 30 minutes, the scheduler triggers this skill
Read HEARTBEAT.md from the workspace root
If file is empty or has no actionable content → reply [SILENT] and stop
If file has tasks → execute them one by one
Mark completed tasks by moving them to the ## Completed section
If telegram-sender skill is available and the task warrants notification, send a Telegram update

HEARTBEAT.md Format

markdown
# Heartbeat Tasks

## Active Tasks

- Check CI status for open PRs and fix any failures
- Review and merge dependabot PRs if tests pass

## Completed

- [2026-02-17] Cleaned up stale branches

Rules

Empty = skip: If HEARTBEAT.md is missing, empty, or only has headers/comments, reply [SILENT]
Task markers: Lines starting with - under ## Active Tasks are actionable
Completion: After finishing a task, move it to ## Completed with today's date prefix
Errors: If a task fails, leave it in Active Tasks and append (FAILED: reason) to the line
Safety: Never delete HEARTBEAT.md, only modify task entries
Scope: Tasks should be self-contained and completable within the timeout (5 minutes)

Skipable Content

These are not actionable (skip them):

Empty lines
Lines starting with # (headers)
Lines starting with <!-- (HTML comments)
Lines with only - [ ] or - [x] (empty checkboxes)

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

references/heartbeat_template.md1 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Heartbeat AI skill do?

Why use Heartbeat on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Heartbeat is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Heartbeat in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/tao12345666333/ankaloop/tree/main/src/ankaloop/builtin_skills/heartbeat. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Heartbeat?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Heartbeat?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Heartbeat with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Heartbeat AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by tao12345666333 under the Apache-2.0 license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Heartbeat

How It Works

HEARTBEAT.md Format

Rules

Skipable Content

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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