Checked fact 170117 Oct 2026Agents and apps

The Claude Code cost page says a scheduled task fires on its interval even while the session is idle, sending the full context each time.

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Claude Code costs page: Scheduled tasks: a scheduled task fires on its interval even while the session is idle, sending your full context each time

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Manage costs effectively
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“The Claude Code cost page says a scheduled task fires on its interval even while the session is idle, sending the full context each time.” ai notis, checked 17 Oct 2026. Source: Manage costs effectively (Anthropic). https://ainotis.com/c/1701

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ai notis. (2026, October 17). The Claude Code cost page says a scheduled task fires on its interval even while the session is idle, sending the full context each time [Checked claim 1701]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/1701

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