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cron-mastery

Schedule and manage automated tasks using 'at', 'every', and 'cron' triggers.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#reminders#task management#scheduling#workflows#cron
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Niraven/pokee-deep-research-skill --skill cron-mastery
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cron-mastery
Source: https://github.com/Niraven/pokee-deep-research-skill/tree/main/skills/cron-mastery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Niraven/pokee-deep-research-skill --skill cron-mastery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users automate recurring tasks, set up periodic workflows, and manage reminders by leveraging cron scheduling capabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Flexible Scheduling: Supports 'at' (ISO timestamp), 'every' (interval in ms), and 'cron' (cron expression) for precise task timing.
  • Job Management: Provides commands to list, add, update, remove, run, and view the history of scheduled jobs.
  • Use Case: Schedule a daily morning brief to be generated at 8 AM in Berlin, or set up a system health check to run every hour.

Quick Start

Use the cron-mastery skill to add a new job that runs a system event every hour.

Frequently Asked Questions about cron-mastery

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule automated tasks and recurring workflows using cron expressions?▼

You can schedule automated tasks by creating jobs with 'cron' expressions for precise timing, 'at' for specific ISO timestamps, or 'every' for intervals in milliseconds. This enables recurring task execution and periodic workflows.

What is the best way to manage the lifecycle of scheduled jobs?▼

Managing scheduled jobs involves using built-in commands to add, list, update, remove, run, and view the execution history of tasks. This facilitates complete job lifecycle control for your automated workflows.

Can I set up a reminder or periodic workflow to run at a specific time like 8 AM?▼

Yes, you can set up reminders and periodic workflows using the 'at' schedule type with an ISO timestamp to trigger task execution at a specific time, such as 8 AM.

Does this scheduling approach support running system health checks at regular intervals?▼

Yes, the 'every' schedule type supports triggering automated tasks at regular intervals in milliseconds, making it suitable for running frequent system health checks or recurring system events.

What are the differences between 'at', 'every', and 'cron' schedule types for task timing?▼

The 'at' type uses ISO timestamps for one-time future execution, 'every' uses millisecond intervals for continuous repetition, and 'cron' uses standard cron expressions for complex, precise scheduling patterns.

Why use cron scheduling for task management and automation?▼

Cron scheduling automates recurring tasks and periodic workflows without manual intervention, leveraging time-based triggers to ensure jobs execute reliably at defined intervals or specific times.

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