cron-gen
Generate cron expressions from natural language
Best use case
cron-gen is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate cron expressions from natural language
Teams using cron-gen should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/cron-gen/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How cron-gen Compares
| Feature / Agent | cron-gen | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate cron expressions from natural language
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Cron Generator "Every weekday at 9am" to "0 9 * * 1-5". Stop googling cron syntax. ## Quick Start ```bash npx ai-cron-gen "every monday at 3pm" ``` ## What It Does - Converts plain English to cron expressions - Explains what the cron does - Validates existing cron syntax - Shows next execution times ## Usage Examples ```bash # Generate from description npx ai-cron-gen "first day of every month at midnight" # Explain existing cron npx ai-cron-gen --explain "0 */4 * * *" # Get next 5 run times npx ai-cron-gen "every 30 minutes" --next 5 ``` ## Output ``` Expression: 0 9 * * 1-5 Meaning: At 09:00 on every day-of-week from Monday through Friday Next runs: - Mon Jan 29 09:00:00 2024 - Tue Jan 30 09:00:00 2024 ``` ## Requirements Node.js 18+. OPENAI_API_KEY required. ## License MIT. Free forever. --- **Built by LXGIC Studios** - GitHub: [github.com/lxgicstudios/ai-cron-gen](https://github.com/lxgicstudios/ai-cron-gen) - Twitter: [@lxgicstudios](https://x.com/lxgicstudios)
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