[BUG] Cowork /schedule skill fails — create_scheduled_task tool not injected into session context (Windows)

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Activity 15 comments · opened Feb 26, 2026

Preflight Checklist

  • [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Claude reports that create_scheduled_task is not available in its tool list.
The agent then attempts bash fallbacks like crontab -e, gh CLI, and shell
scripts — none of which work in the Cowork VM environment for scheduling.

Claude's internal reasoning visible in the task output:

"The create_scheduled_task tool is not a binary command. It must be a special tool available in the MCP context. Looking at the available tools in my session, I don't see it explicitly..." "Since I don't have direct access to it, I should try a different approach."

What Should Happen?

Claude calls create_scheduled_task with the task name, schedule cadence,
and instructions — and the task appears in the "Scheduled" sidebar panel.

Error Messages/Logs

When using the `/schedule` slash command inside a Cowork task, Claude attempts 
to execute the `create_scheduled_task` tool as instructed by the schedule skill, 
but the tool is not available in the session's tool context.

Claude falls back to attempting bash workarounds (crontab, gh CLI, etc.) and 
ultimately fails to create any scheduled task.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Desktop on Windows → navigate to Cowork tab
  2. Start a new task (click "+ New task")
  3. Type /schedule in the chat input
  4. Click "Let's go" and describe the task you want to schedule
  5. Observe Claude's response

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

Claude 1.1.4328

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

_No response_

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15 Comments

aderaaij · 6 months ago

Same here on MacOS, create_scheduled_task is not available. Version Claude 1.1.4328 (d8e391) 2026-02-25T17:04:36.000Z

thomasjsweet · 6 months ago

I have a similar issue - I am getting "Failed to Create Scheduled Task, you can create again"
Windows event view application log shows thousands of "incorrect function" messages but the time extends outside the time this bug report is written for.

Version 1.1.4328 (d8e391)

djeetee · 6 months ago

same issue on my mac.
versoin Claude 1.1.4173 (12766c)

Abrahamshal · 6 months ago

same issue on pc

robinjhuang · 6 months ago

Same issue

djeetee · 6 months ago

folks, Claude 1.1.4498 (24f768) seems to have fixed the problem on mac. hope this helps.

mjdacs · 6 months ago

had same issue. upgrading to Claude 1.1.4498 (24f768) fixed it

SBhealthadvisory · 6 months ago

I am still getting the issue with Claude 1.1.4498 (24f768) on my mac. It's failing both with the /schedule and using the sidebar UI.

engeecho · 6 months ago

Using Claude 1.1.4498 (24f768) as well and scheduled tasks not working either for me.

Investclaw · 6 months ago

I am having the same issue using Claude 1.1.4498 on mac. It's failing both with the /schedule and using the sidebar UI.

YungTesla · 6 months ago

+1 on mac Claude 1.1.4498 (24f768)

hlee-cb · 6 months ago

Also seeing the same issue on Claude desktop on mac 1.1.4498 (24f768)

delusional- · 6 months ago

Same issue on MacOS with Claude 1.1.4498 (24f768)
Works without any issues on my Windows machine.

edwinckc · 6 months ago

Purely anecdotal, but I restarted and it started working again, both automated and manual scheduling through UI. Make sure to exit the whole app, not just the window.
Still on Claude 1.1.4328 (d8e391) on OSX

ldzhangyx · 5 months ago

Yes. Restarting works fine on MacOS with Claude 1.1.4498.