Claude Code /loop: Transform Claude into a Background Worker with Cron-Like Scheduled Tasks for Continuous Monitoring

Claude Code March 2026 Updates·medium signal

Claude Code's /loop command (March 2026) transforms it from a one-off assistant into a continuously running background worker. Define an interval and prompt (e.g., `/loop 5m check the deploy`) and Claude executes automatically on that schedule. Works as a lightweight session-level cron job for PR reviews, deployment monitoring, test suite watching, and log analysis. Combined with /voice for push-to-talk, Claude Code is now a persistent development companion.