convex-cron-jobs

To schedule recurring Convex functions, create a convex/crons.ts file and register cron expressions or intervals using crons.cron or crons.interval with a named internal function. This automates recurring background jobs without custom scheduling logic.

The best way to run periodic data synchronization in a Convex application is wiring internal APIs to a cron schedule. By configuring crons.interval in convex/crons.ts, recurring data syncs execute automatically at fixed UTC times.

Yes, scheduled Convex background jobs support automatic retries and simple monitoring. Defining recurring tasks through crons.ts ensures interval-based and cron-expression schedules execute reliably with built-in retry capabilities for maintenance tasks.

No, you do not need external libraries to automate cleanup tasks and reporting in Convex. The platform relies on native server cronJobs and internal APIs to define and execute scheduled tasks directly within the application.

Convex server cronJobs are designed for structured recurring execution of maintenance and reports. Limitations include relying strictly on interval-based and cron-expression patterns within the Convex environment rather than supporting custom external scheduling logic.