Cron Generator
Translate cron expressions into human-readable descriptions and calculate upcoming run dates.
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How it works
This tool validates cron expressions using standard 5-field syntax (minute, hour, day, month, weekday) and translates them into human-readable descriptions. It also calculates the next 5 scheduled execution times based on the current date.
Common Use Cases
- Creating scheduled tasks for CI/CD pipelines
- Setting up automated backups at specific times
- Debugging why a cron job isn't running when expected
- Understanding complex cron expressions from existing systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cron expression format?
Standard 5-field: [minute] [hour] [day of month] [month] [day of week]. Example: '0 9 * * 1-5' means 9:00 AM on weekdays.
Does this support seconds or years?
This tool uses standard 5-field cron. Some systems (like Quartz) support 6-7 fields with seconds/years, which are not covered here.
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