diff --git a/src/auto_commit_service/scheduler/daemon.py b/src/auto_commit_service/scheduler/daemon.py
index 1e46a94..91fe9fe 100644
--- a/src/auto_commit_service/scheduler/daemon.py
+++ b/src/auto_commit_service/scheduler/daemon.py
@@ -654,6 +654,9 @@ class CommitDaemon:
                 logger.info("Daemon stopped, aborting cycle")
                 break
 
+            # Yield to event loop periodically to keep HTTP API responsive
+            await asyncio.sleep(0)
+
             # Get status first to know the branch and if we need to push
             try:
                 status = await git_status(repo.path)