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Worklist

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Worklist allows Subagents to schedule and track tasks that run beyond a single chat turn.

When to use this tool​

  • Delayed or long-running operations
  • Recurring automation
  • Queue-based follow-up actions

Configuration​

  • Enable background execution settings
  • Set recurrence and trigger conditions
  • Define completion/failure handling

Example usage​

User prompt:

Create a worklist task to generate a sales report and include general data about sales. send it to default email. Send this daily at 12 am.

Expected behavior:

  • Creates task in worklist queue
  • Runs per configured schedule
  • Exposes status and output for review

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Validation checklist​

  • Confirm tool is attached to correct Subagent
  • Test both success and failure path in Preview
  • Verify deployed behavior in Interact for real user phrasing

Common issues​

  • Missing recurrence config prevents expected scheduling
  • No failure policy causes silent operational gaps

Best practices​

  • Use explicit task naming conventions
  • Review failed tasks daily for reliability