Cron Job Schedule Explainer
Translate complex cron expressions into human-readable English descriptions and preview upcoming run times.
Cron Expression
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hour
day (dom)
month
day (dow)
Every minute
Next 5 Scheduled Executions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string representing a time-based schedule to execute tasks. It typically consists of five fields: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week.
How are cron wildcards parsed?
The wildcard '*' matches any value in the field. A step '/' indicates intervals (e.g. '*/15' in minutes means every 15 minutes), a range '-' specifies contiguous bounds (e.g. '1-5' in day-of-week means Monday to Friday), and lists ',' let you specify multiple entries.
How does the execution forecast work?
The projection logic checks calendar dates starting from your local browser's clock to find the upcoming five matches conforming to your cron parameters. Impossible configurations (like February 31st) are skipped safely.
Are my schedules uploaded to the server?
No, all validation, translation, and forecast runs are processed 100% locally in your browser. No cron configurations are transmitted over the network, ensuring complete privacy.