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Cron Expression Generator
Build cron expressions visually with real-time preview of next execution times.
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What is Cron Expression Generator?
A cron expression generator helps you build cron schedule expressions using a visual interface. Cron expressions define recurring schedules for automated tasks in Unix/Linux systems, CI/CD pipelines, and job schedulers like Kubernetes CronJobs.
How to Use
- Set values for each field: minute, hour, day, month, and day of week
- Use presets for common schedules like 'Every hour' or 'Weekdays at 8am'
- Review the generated expression and its natural language description
- Check the 'Next 5 Executions' preview to verify the schedule is correct
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the format of a cron expression?
- A standard cron expression has 5 fields: minute (0-59), hour (0-23), day of month (1-31), month (1-12), and day of week (0-6, where 0 = Sunday). Each field can use *, specific values, ranges (-), lists (,), or step values (/).
- What does */15 mean in cron?
- The */15 syntax means 'every 15 units'. In the minute field, */15 means every 15 minutes (0, 15, 30, 45). In the hour field, it would mean every 15 hours.
- How do I schedule a job for weekdays only?
- Set the day-of-week field to 1-5 (Monday through Friday). For example, '0 9 * * 1-5' runs at 9:00 AM every weekday.