Anthropic adds scheduled routines to Claude Code, runs on cloud infrastructure without local machine
Anthropic launched repeatable routines for Claude Code in research preview, allowing developers to schedule automated tasks that run on cloud infrastructure without requiring their local machine to be online. Pro users get 5 daily routines, Max users get 15, and Team/Enterprise users get 25.
Anthropic adds scheduled routines to Claude Code, runs on cloud infrastructure without local machine
Anthropic released repeatable routines for Claude Code on April 14, 2026, as a research preview feature. The routines run on Anthropic's web infrastructure, eliminating the need for developers' local machines to remain online during execution.
How routines work
Claude Code routines are automations that developers can schedule and trigger. According to Anthropic, routines ship with access to users' repositories and connectors, allowing developers to package automations and set them to run on specific schedules or triggers.
The feature targets three primary use cases: scheduled tasks, API workflows, and GitHub routines. Prior to this release, developers using Claude Code to automate software development cycles had to manage their own cron jobs, infrastructure, and additional tooling like MCP servers.
Usage limits by plan tier
Anthropic set the following daily routine limits:
- Pro: 5 routines per day
- Max: 15 routines per day
- Team/Enterprise: 25 routines per day
Routines are available exclusively to paid users across Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.
Recent Claude Code updates
This follows Anthropic's March 2026 addition of auto mode to Claude Code, which gave developers another automation pathway. Claude Cowork, a separate Anthropic product, graduated from research preview last month with new enterprise features.
What this means
By moving routine execution to cloud infrastructure, Anthropic removes a significant friction point for developers who previously needed to maintain always-on local environments or configure separate hosting for automated tasks. The tiered approach to routine limits suggests Anthropic is testing demand before potentially expanding capacity. The research preview designation indicates the feature may undergo changes based on user feedback before general availability.
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