# witcheer's Wingtips #90: /blueprint, a ready-made automation scheduled as a cron job, no cron syntax

Written by [witcheer](https://x.com/witcheer) at Nous Research. Republished with credit.

Canonical: https://hermeswatcher.com/wingtips/90  
Published: 2026-10-03  
[Original](https://notwitcheer.github.io/hermes-recipes/wingtips/90-blueprint/) · [On X](https://x.com/witcheer/status/2106275419557126419) · [Full collection](https://notwitcheer.github.io/hermes-recipes/) · [Official docs](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/automation-blueprints-catalog)

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Sources: [Hermes docs: Automation Blueprints Catalog](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/automation-blueprints-catalog)


it sets up a ready-made automation for your Hermes Agent. Hermes asks you what it needs, one question at a time, then schedules it as a cron job. you do not write any cron syntax.

want a short lesson on a topic you pick, every weekday morning?

type this in the chat:

`/blueprint learn-daily`

other blueprints cover a reminder in your own words, or a weekly meal plan with the grocery list!

`/blueprint` on its own lists every blueprint your Hermes Agent has.

docs: [https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/automation-blueprints-catalog](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/automation-blueprints-catalog)