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[Feature]: Add automatic cleanup support for cron-created isolated sessions #11260
Description
Cron jobs with sessionTarget: "isolated" create a new session for every run, which accumulate indefinitely without manual cleanup. Add a cleanup field (similar to sessions_spawn) or leverage agents.defaults.subagents.archiveAfterMinutes to auto-delete completed cron sessions.
Current Behavior:
• Each cron job run creates a new agent:main:cron- session
• Sessions persist indefinitely (visible in Mission Control)
• Manual deletion required via UI or direct session file removal
Proposed Solution:
Add a cleanup field to the cron job schema:
{
"schedule": { "kind": "cron", "expr": "0 8 * * *" },
"sessionTarget": "isolated",
"cleanup": "delete", // ← new field
"payload": { "kind": "agentTurn", "message": "..." }
}
Alternative:
Respect agents.defaults.subagents.archiveAfterMinutes for cron-created sessions (currently only applies to sessions_spawn).
Use Case:
Daily maintenance jobs (update checks, backups, reports) don't need persistent history. Auto-cleanup would prevent session clutter and reduce disk/index overhead.
Workaround:
Currently requires manual deletion via Mission Control UI or a custom cleanup cron job.