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Know whether an automated job really worked
Instrument an existing job so missed runs, invalid output, resource problems and unresolved alerts are visible separately.
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What you need
Known schedules, actual output contracts, host access where needed and an authorized alert sink.
Why these fit together
Job status covers execution, output checks cover useful work, host metrics explain infrastructure conditions, and receipts prevent alerts disappearing without resolution.
Follow this order
Distinguish a failed agent from a quiet agent
Distinguish failed, missed and invalid runs.
Detect stale outputs beyond green schedules
Measure useful output as well as scheduler health.
Monitor a home agent server
Observe host resources without treating them as job success.
Close alerts with an auditable receipt
Keep unresolved alerts visible until evidence closes them.
Give this task to your AI
Use the Know whether an automated job really worked workflow. My task and inputs are supplied below. Read the prerequisites and check your available tools. Follow the core steps in order, passing the actual output of each step to the next. Adapt installation and commands to this environment; do not copy another agent's configuration blindly. If a required tool or input is missing, identify it before that step. Run the completion check and report observed results and unresolved work.
Setup to provide or build
One scheduler adapter, independent watcher where required, persistent alert queue, sink fixture and clock-controlled failure drills.
Check the result
A failed run, missed run, invalid output and failed notification each remain distinguishable; closure requires evidence.
Curated implementation workflow. End-to-end execution must be verified in your environment.
Optional additions
Load these only when your task needs them.