# 158 Claude Code Routines Clearly Explained (and why it matters)

About this episode

Corey Ganim explains the new routines feature in Claude Code, detailing how to use its three modes for automation.

Claude Code just dropped routines, and when I first saw the three options — routine, schedule, and loop — I had no idea when to use which. In this video, I break down all three modes in plain language and then demo building a routine from scratch using an X trend scanner I already had in my skill library. You'll see the full setup: GitHub connection, system prompt config, trigger options, and connector permissions. By the end, you'll know exactly which mode to use for any automation you want to build and how to get your first routine live. Links Mentioned: Claude Code Routines: https://claude.ai/code/routines GitHub: https://github.com Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The confusion with Claude Code's new features 00:20 – The three modes: routine, schedule, and loop 00:50 – When to use each mode (simple breakdown) 01:10 – Using Claude Code to find a skill to demo 01:45 – Selecting the X scan routine 02:00 – GitHub requirement for routines explained 02:18 – Creating a new routine at claude.ai/code/routines 02:35 – Naming your routine and connecting your GitHub repo 02:50 – Dropping in your system prompt 03:05 – Setting the schedule trigger (10am Eastern daily) 03:20 – Configuring…

People in this episode

Host: Corey Ganim

Topics covered

• automation
• Claude Code
• technology
• routines
• scheduling
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Claude Code
• automation modes
• routine
• schedule
• loop
• GitHub
• X trend scanner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Claude Code, GitHub

Products: X trend scanner, Claude Code Routines

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