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Built-in create-shortcut skill references non-existent set_scheduled_task tool #26

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Summary

The built-in create-shortcut skill in Cowork references a set_scheduled_task tool that does not exist in the session's available tool set. This causes Cowork to get stuck when attempting to create scheduled shortcuts.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Start a Cowork session
  2. Ask Cowork to create a recurring shortcut/scheduled task (e.g., "create a daily morning briefing shortcut")
  3. Cowork loads the create-shortcut skill
  4. The skill instructs Claude to "call the set_scheduled_task tool" (line 36 of SKILL.md)
  5. Claude cannot find the tool and enters a loop searching for it

Expected Behavior

The set_scheduled_task tool should be available in the session when the create-shortcut skill is loaded, OR the skill should not reference a tool that doesn't exist.

Actual Behavior

Claude's thinking shows it recognizing the problem in real-time:

"The skill says to call set_scheduled_task — this must be a tool available through the skill. Wait, let me re-read the skill instructions. It says 'call the set_scheduled_task tool.' I don't see this explicitly in my tool list."

The session gets stuck and cannot complete the shortcut creation.

Skill File Location

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/local-agent-mode-sessions/<session-id>/.claude/skills/create-shortcut/SKILL.md

Relevant Skill Content (line 36)

Finally, call the "set_scheduled_task" tool.

Environment

  • macOS (Darwin 25.1.0)
  • Claude Desktop app with Cowork (research preview)
  • Max plan
  • Date: 2026-02-05

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