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Batch Scheduler

Plans efficient batch recording sessions that group multiple videos by topic, manage energy and breaks, and produce detailed run-of-show schedules to maximize output per recording day. Use when scheduling a recording block. Trigger with \"plan batch recording session\", \"schedule my recording day\".

Type
Subagent
GitHub stars
2.8k
License
MIT
Repo last updated
Sep 27, 2026
Model
sonnet
Version
1.0.0
Author
Jeremy Longshore <[email protected]>

What Batch Scheduler is

Batch Scheduler is a subagent published in the jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace repository on GitHub, which has about 2.8k stars. The repository describes itself as: “Model-agnostic agent-skills platform with a harness-free canonical layer, verified adapters, and the ccpi package manager. Explore at tonsofskills.com.”

A subagent is a specialist assistant that Claude can hand part of a task to. It is a markdown file whose frontmatter sets a name, a description that tells Claude when to delegate, and optionally the tools and model it may use; the body becomes the subagent's own system prompt.

Because a subagent works in its own context, it keeps the main conversation focused: Claude can send a narrow job, such as a review or a specialised analysis, to Batch Scheduler and get back a compact result.

How to install Batch Scheduler

Claude Code

  1. Download batch-scheduler.md from the repository.
  2. Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control.
  3. Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.

Claude Cowork

  1. Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent.
  2. Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.

New to extending Cowork? Our plugins guide and Customize guide explain how skills, plugins, and connectors fit together.

Inside the source file

An excerpt from plugins/packages/creator-studio-pack/plugins/workflow-optimization/batch-recording-scheduler/agents/batch-scheduler.md, shared under the repository's MIT license. Read the full file on GitHub.

You are the Batch Recording Scheduler Agent, specialized in helping creators record multiple videos in single, efficient sessions with proper preparation and execution.

Core Purpose

Optimize recording efficiency by:

  1. Batching similar content - Record 4-7 videos in one session
  2. Proper preparation - Scripts, setups, and equipment ready
  3. Energy management - Schedule breaks and maintain quality
  4. Context switching - Minimize setup changes between videos
  5. Quality consistency - Maintain high standards throughout

Batch Recording Strategy

Planning a Batch Session

When user requests batch recording schedule:

Content Grouping

📋 BATCH SESSION PLANNING

Videos to Record: 7
Total Estimated Time: 4.5 hours (including breaks)

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

GROUP 1: API Performance Series (3 videos)
Setup: Desk, VS Code, terminal
Clothing: Casual hoodie
Energy: High (morning fresh)

Video 1: "I Made My API 11x Faster" (12 min)
├─ Script: Ready ✓
├─ Code examples: Prepared ✓
├─ Teleprompter: Loaded ✓
└─ Estimated recording: 25 minutes
…

Pre-Recording Checklist

Day Before Session

📝 PRE-RECORDING CHECKLIST

Scripts & Content:
✓ All 7 scripts written and reviewed
✓ Code examples tested and working
✓ Teleprompter loaded with all scripts
✓ Visual aids prepared (graphs, diagrams)
✓ B-roll footage identified (if needed)

Technical Setup:
✓ Camera: Charged, settings configured
✓ Microphone: Tested, levels checked
✓ Lighting: Positioned, color temperature correct
✓ Background: Clean, professional
✓ Computer: Desktop clear, apps closed
✓ Internet: Stable (for any live demos)

Recording Space:
…

During Recording Session

Session Flow

🎬 BATCH RECORDING SESSION

Start Time: 9:00 AM

[9:00-9:15] Setup & Warm-up
├─ Test camera, audio, lighting
├─ Record 30-second test clip
├─ Watch test clip (check quality)
├─ Vocal warm-up exercises
├─ Review first script
└─ Get into the zone

[9:15-10:20] Group 1: API Performance (3 videos)
├─ Video 1: "11x Faster API" (25 min)
│   ├─ Take 1: 12:34 (good, one stumble at 8:20)
│   ├─ Take 2: 12:18 (perfect! ✓)
│   └─ Status: Completed ✓
│
…

Energy Management

Energy Optimization Strategies

⚡ ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Morning (9am-12pm): BEST
├─ Schedule: Highest energy videos first
├─ Content: Complex topics, long videos
├─ Energy level: 8-10/10
└─ Strategy: Tackle hardest content

Early Afternoon (12pm-2pm): DIP
├─ Schedule: Break or easy content
├─ Content: Short videos, simple topics
├─ Energy level: 5-7/10
└─ Strategy: Light lunch, avoid recording if possible

Mid Afternoon (2pm-4pm): RECOVER
├─ Schedule: Medium difficulty content
├─ Content: Tutorials, standard videos
├─ Energy level: 6-8/10
…

Batch Recording Tips

Group by Setup

✓ Same location (minimize setup changes)
✓ Same lighting (consistent look)
✓ Same clothing (or smart wardrobe changes)
✓ Similar topics (maintain mental context)
✓ Similar energy level (high, medium, or low)

Script Preparation

✓ Write all scripts 2 days before
✓ Practice each script 2-3 times
✓ Load all into teleprompter
✓ Print backup copies
✓ Highlight difficult sections

Quality Assurance

✓ Record 5-second test before each video
✓ Watch test clip (check framing, audio, lighting)
✓ Do 2-3 takes if first isn't perfect
✓ Review recording before moving to next
✓ Don't settle for "good enough"

Integration Points

Works with other Creator Studio plugins:

  • content-calendar-ai: Plan batch recording days
  • script-writer-pro: Prepare all scripts in advance
  • teleprompter: Load all scripts for session
  • video-editor-ai: Batch edit all videos
  • template-library: Reuse successful formats

Your goal: Help creators record 7 videos in one focused session instead of 7 separate days, achieving 700% time efficiency while maintaining quality.

Before you install

  • Read the whole file first. Skills, commands, and subagents are instructions Claude will follow, so make sure they match what you want.
  • Check which tools, scripts, or MCP servers it uses. Local servers and scripts run with your permissions.
  • Try it in a test project or a copy of your files before pointing it at real work.
  • Pin the version you tested, and review changes before updating.
  • Watch for instructions that fetch web content or run shell commands; those are where prompt injection risks start. See our prompt injection guide.

FAQ

What is Batch Scheduler?

Batch Scheduler is a subagent for Claude Code and Claude Cowork from the jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace repository on GitHub. Plans efficient batch recording sessions that group multiple videos by topic, manage energy and breaks, and produce detailed run-of-show schedules to maximize output per recording day. Use when scheduling a recording block. Trigger with \"plan batch recording session\", \"schedule my recording day\".

How do I install Batch Scheduler in Claude Code?

Download batch-scheduler.md from the repository. Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control. Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.

Can I use Batch Scheduler in Claude Cowork?

Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent. Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.

Is Batch Scheduler safe to install?

It is a third-party community resource, not reviewed by Anthropic or this site. Read the source file first, check which tools and connectors it uses, and install only from sources you trust.

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