# 3 Ways to Deploy Claude Code Agents So They Run While You Sleep

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/news/videos/2026-05-15-3-ways-deploy-claude-code-agents/
> Last updated: 2026-05-15
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# 3 Ways to Deploy Claude Code Agents So They Run While You Sleep




 

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Nate Herk walks through three concrete methods for deploying Claude Code automations — loops, scheduled remote agents, and cloud hosting — and explains which approach suits which type of task. The key trade-off is whether your automation needs the full agentic session (skills, files, tools) but can tolerate machine-dependency, or needs to run 24/7 unattended in the cloud. His loop method uses Claude Code's built-in cron tools and requires zero setup, but the terminal version offers meaningfully more durability than the desktop app.






Source video


"I Tested 3 Ways to Deploy Claude Agents (Here's When to Use Each)" by **Nate Herk** — [Watch on YouTube →](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xJ5oz63mIec)








## Key Takeaways



- The loop method uses `cron create`, `cron list`, and `cron delete` tools — triggered via `/loop` or plain natural language. Zero setup required.
- Terminal loops survive `/clear`; desktop app loops die on `/clear`. Terminal also gives a 7-day max vs ~3 days in the desktop app.
- Scheduling has up to 30-minute random jitter — loops don't fire at precise clock times by design, to avoid API throttling across users.
- Run a second cron every 5 minutes executing `/clear` to prevent context rot during long-running agentic sessions.
- For cloud deployment (no machine-on requirement), options include Modal, Trigger.dev, or a VPS — removes session dependency but requires separate hosting setup.








## Commands & Code Mentioned



```
/loop
cron create
cron list
cron delete
/clear
```




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