Run a folder-checking workflow on a 15-minute timer
A commenter used Claude to plan and then routed work through shared folders while Claude and Codex checked for new jobs every 15 minutes.
- What they did
- They set up a Mac mini to run a pair of Claude agents alongside a pair of Codex agents, split between two projects. Claude first helped them outline the work, draft a spec, and build a three-part task list. From there, Claude took the planning role and Codex took the coding role, with shared folders serving as the handoff points for ticketing, review, and deployment. Both models were configured to look in those folders every 15 minutes, while the person handled outside steps like account setup, Supabase or Vercel work, and final decisions.
- How it went
- They said the overnight output was usually in good shape by the time they woke up, and they were getting farther faster than before. Still, some mornings required a clear correction when Claude pushed a bad design direction.
- Tips
- This kind of setup still needs a person to manage accounts, review work, and step in when the design starts drifting. Make sure anything that could send, delete, or submit is blocked until you approve it.
Try it yourself with Claude
Help me build a folder-based workflow for [project]. Start by outlining the plan and writing a short spec, then turn it into a three-column task list. After that, act as the architect and have a second agent act as the coder. Check [folder path] every 15 minutes for new files, treat them as incoming tasks, and move each one through [ticket folder], [review folder], and [deploy folder] as appropriate. Before any action that would send, delete, submit, or publish something, stop and ask for my approval. After the first cycle, show me what you found, what you changed, and the log in [log file].
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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