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 "schema_version": 1,
 "generated": "2026-10-26",
 "id": "runta-dev-errand--run-persistent-agent-on-focused-job",
 "repo": "runta-dev/errand",
 "repo_url": "https://github.com/runta-dev/errand",
 "repo_slug": "runta-dev-errand",
 "title": "Run a persistent AI agent on a focused job",
 "page_title": "How to run a persistent AI agent on a focused job with Errand",
 "summary": "Give an agent its own cloud computer and one job, then follow its work from your Mac.",
 "who": "A Mac user with a recurring or multi-step task who wants an AI teammate that keeps its files and history between sessions.",
 "problem": "Chat tools forget context and give you no workspace, so every follow-up means rebuilding the situation from scratch.",
 "outcome": "An agent with its own cloud workspace is working on your job, and you can reopen the app later to see its conversation, tool activity, and latest results.",
 "steps": [
  "Run `git clone https://github.com/runta-dev/errand.git`",
  "Run `cd errand` then `npm ci`",
  "Run `npm run dev` and sign in through your browser with your Runta account",
  "Create an agent and give it a focused job",
  "Follow the work in the conversation, tool activity, or live desktop, then reopen Errand later to pick up the latest results"
 ],
 "agent_prompt": "Using the runta-dev/errand repository, install dependencies with npm ci and start the app with npm run dev, then create an agent with the job <target job>. Expected output: a running agent whose conversation shows tool activity for that job. Verify that the conversation is still present after you close and reopen Errand.",
 "agents": [
  "any"
 ],
 "difficulty": "Intermediate",
 "time": "30 minutes",
 "basis": "readme",
 "caveat": "The app connects to Runta Cloud Agents by default, so it does nothing useful without a Runta account and configured model access.",
 "category": "Work and operations",
 "tags": [
  "Work and operations"
 ],
 "lang": "typescript",
 "requirements": [
  "A Mac running macOS 13 or later on Apple Silicon",
  "Node.js 22 to 26 and npm 10 or later",
  "A Runta account with model access configured for your agents",
  "Git to clone the repository"
 ],
 "risk": "none",
 "seen_in_the_wild": false,
 "mentioned_publicly": false,
 "risks": [],
 "best": true,
 "score": 1.0,
 "evidence": [],
 "url": "https://dedupedai.com/use-cases/runta-dev-errand/run-persistent-agent-on-focused-job/",
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 "disclaimer": "Deduped lists open-source repositories that belong to other people. We do not own, maintain, audit, or vouch for any of them, and a repo appearing here is not an endorsement or a safety check. The use cases, steps, and prompts are written by AI and may be incomplete, outdated, or just wrong. Where a use case is marked \"Seen in the wild\", we link to public posts where someone described something similar, but we have not verified those posts and the use case itself is still our AI's own write-up. Use all of this at your own risk. Only run code, commands, or agents on systems and accounts you are authorized to use, and read the code and every command before you run it, especially anything that touches credentials, files, or the network. Nothing here is professional, security, legal, or financial advice. All trademarks and project names belong to their respective owners, and their use here does not imply affiliation. Content is provided as is, without warranties of any kind. Found a mistake, a safety problem, or something you want removed? Email hello@dedupedai.com and we will look at it promptly.",
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