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Cron job manager with logging. Use when you need cronjob.

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About This Skill

# CronJob

Cron job manager with logging. Add, list, remove, and test cron jobs with built-in logging. Track job execution history and get alerts on failures.

Quick Start

Run `cronjob help` for available commands and usage examples.

Features

  • Fast and lightweight — pure bash with embedded Python
  • No external dependencies required
  • in `~/.cronjob/`
  • Works on Linux and macOS

Usage

```bash cronjob help ```

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  • Run `cronjob help` for commands
  • No API keys needed
  • Run `cronjob help` for all commands

Configuration

Set `CRONJOB_DIR` to change data directory. Default: `~/.local/share/cronjob/`

Use Cases

  • Create, list, and manage crontab entries directly from an AI agent
  • Schedule recurring tasks with proper cron syntax and validate them before installing
  • Debug failing cron jobs by inspecting environment variables and log output
  • Migrate cron schedules between servers as part of infrastructure automation
  • Set up monitoring alerts for cron jobs that fail to run on schedule

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Full crontab management including create, read, update, and delete operations
  • +Validates cron expressions before installation to prevent syntax errors
  • +Handles environment variable setup that commonly causes cron job failures

Cons

  • -Modifying crontab affects the production system — requires careful permissions
  • -Only available on claude-code and openclaw platforms
  • -Linux/macOS only — Windows Task Scheduler is not supported

FAQ

What does Cronjob do?
Cron job manager with logging. Use when you need cronjob.
What platforms support Cronjob?
Cronjob is available on Claude Code, OpenClaw.
What are the use cases for Cronjob?
Create, list, and manage crontab entries directly from an AI agent. Schedule recurring tasks with proper cron syntax and validate them before installing. Debug failing cron jobs by inspecting environment variables and log output.

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