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 | Skill | Description |
 |-------|-------------|
+| `create-shortcut` | Save reusable workflow shortcuts to `SHORTCUTS.md` and invoke them by name. Note: scheduled/automatic execution is not supported natively — shortcuts are invoked manually. |
 | `memory-management` | Two-tier memory system — CLAUDE.md for working memory, memory/ directory for deep storage |
 | `task-management` | Markdown-based task tracking using a shared TASKS.md file |
 
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+---
+name: create-shortcut
+description: Save reusable workflow shortcuts to SHORTCUTS.md for manual invocation
+---
+
+# Create Shortcut
+
+Create a named shortcut that captures a repeated workflow so the user can invoke it with a short phrase.
+
+> **Note on scheduled/recurring execution**: Cowork does not have a built-in scheduler. Shortcuts created here are saved as named workflows you invoke manually (e.g., "run my morning briefing"). For automatic scheduling on a recurring basis, see the [Scheduling section](#scheduling-recurring-execution) below.
+
+## What Is a Shortcut
+
+A shortcut is a saved entry in `SHORTCUTS.md` — a plain-language description of a workflow that Claude will execute when the user invokes it by name. Examples:
+
+- "morning briefing" → pull calendar, summarize email, list today's tasks
+- "end-of-day wrap-up" → log completed tasks, flag blockers, draft tomorrow's plan
+- "weekly report" → aggregate task completions, draft summary for manager
+
+## File Location
+
+Save shortcuts in `SHORTCUTS.md` in the current working directory.
+
+- If it exists, append to it
+- If it doesn't exist, create it with the template below
+
+## SHORTCUTS.md Template
+
+```markdown
+# Shortcuts
+
+Invoke any shortcut by name (e.g., "run morning briefing").
+
+## Shortcuts
+
+| Name | What it does | Invoke with |
+|------|-------------|-------------|
+```
+
+## Shortcut Format
+
+Each shortcut entry:
+
+```markdown
+### [Shortcut Name]
+
+**Invoke with**: "[short phrase]" (e.g., "morning briefing", "run daily wrap-up")
+
+**What it does**:
+1. [Step 1]
+2. [Step 2]
+3. [Step 3]
+
+**Output**: [What the user will see when they run it]
+```
+
+## How to Create a Shortcut
+
+1. **Clarify the workflow** — If the user's description is vague, ask what steps they want included. Keep it focused: a shortcut should do one coherent thing.
+
+2. **Name it** — Suggest a short, memorable name. Confirm with the user before saving.
+
+3. **Write the steps** — Describe each action Claude should take when the shortcut is invoked. Be specific about what tools or data sources to use (calendar, email, TASKS.md, etc.).
+
+4. **Save it** — Append to `SHORTCUTS.md`. Create the file if it doesn't exist.
+
+5. **Confirm** — Tell the user the shortcut is saved and how to invoke it. Example:
+   > "Saved. Say 'morning briefing' and I'll run through your calendar, email, and tasks."
+
+## Running a Shortcut
+
+When the user invokes a shortcut by name, read `SHORTCUTS.md`, find the matching shortcut, and execute its steps in order.
+
+## Scheduling Recurring Execution
+
+Cowork does not provide a `set_scheduled_task` platform tool or any built-in scheduler — shortcuts must be invoked manually each time. To run a shortcut automatically on a schedule, use your operating system's native scheduling tools:
+
+**macOS / Linux — cron**:
+```
+# Open crontab editor
+crontab -e
+
+# Example: run "morning briefing" every weekday at 8am
+# (requires a script that opens a Cowork session and sends the message)
+0 8 * * 1-5 /path/to/your-briefing-script.sh
+```
+
+**Windows — Task Scheduler**:
+1. Open Task Scheduler → Create Basic Task
+2. Set the trigger (daily, weekly, etc.)
+3. Set the action to run your briefing script
+
+For both platforms, the script would need to invoke Cowork programmatically, which depends on your setup. Let the user know this is a manual step outside Cowork and offer to help them write the script if they have a supported automation method.
+
+**Practical recommendation**: Most users find it easiest to simply ask Cowork to "run [shortcut name]" at the start of their session, rather than setting up OS-level scheduling.