spring-boot-scheduling
Configure scheduled tasks and distributed locking with ShedLock in Spring Boot. Use when implementing @Scheduled tasks or distributed locking with ShedLock in Spring Boot. (triggers: **/*Scheduler.java, **/*Job.java, scheduled, shedlock, cron)
Best use case
spring-boot-scheduling is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Configure scheduled tasks and distributed locking with ShedLock in Spring Boot. Use when implementing @Scheduled tasks or distributed locking with ShedLock in Spring Boot. (triggers: **/*Scheduler.java, **/*Job.java, scheduled, shedlock, cron)
Teams using spring-boot-scheduling should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/spring-boot-scheduling/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How spring-boot-scheduling Compares
| Feature / Agent | spring-boot-scheduling | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Configure scheduled tasks and distributed locking with ShedLock in Spring Boot. Use when implementing @Scheduled tasks or distributed locking with ShedLock in Spring Boot. (triggers: **/*Scheduler.java, **/*Job.java, scheduled, shedlock, cron)
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Spring Boot Scheduling Standards ## **Priority: P0** ## Configure Scheduled Tasks - **ThreadPool**: ALWAYS configure a dedicated `TaskScheduler` (default is 1 thread). Enable with `@EnableScheduling` annotation. - **Async**: Keep `@Scheduled` methods light; offload to `@Async`/Queues. Wrap logic in try/catch; log errors and use `@Retryable` for retry on transient failures. ## Lock Tasks with ShedLock - **Problem**: `@Scheduled` runs on ALL pods in K8s. - **Solution**: Use **ShedLock** to guarantee single execution. - **Config**: Set `lockAtMostFor` (deadlock safety) and `lockAtLeastFor` (debounce). See [implementation examples](references/implementation.md) for ShedLock distributed task configuration and scheduler pool setup. ## Anti-Patterns - **No Default Pool**: Configure dedicated TaskScheduler (default is 1 thread). - **No duplicates**: Use ShedLock for distributed cron in multi-pod deployments. - **No task state**: Design tasks to be idempotent; assume pod can restart. ## References - [Implementation Examples](references/implementation.md)
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