cron-mgr

Manage OpenClaw cron jobs with natural language scheduling and validation.

1|2|Updated Feb 15, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #task management #scheduling #cron #gateway #recurring jobs

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npx skills add https://github.com/jaminitachi/SuperClaw --skill cron-mgr

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Skill: cron-mgr
Source: https://github.com/jaminitachi/SuperClaw/tree/main/skills/cron-mgr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaminitachi/SuperClaw --skill cron-mgr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the creation and management of scheduled tasks by allowing users to specify them in natural language, bridging the gap between human intent and complex cron syntax.

Core Features & Use Cases

Natural Language Scheduling: Define schedules like "every weekday at 8 AM" or "twice a day".
Cron Expression Generation & Validation: Automatically converts natural language to valid cron expressions and validates them.
Job Management: Create, list, modify, and delete scheduled jobs through the OpenClaw cron system.
Failure Alerting: Configures alerts for scheduled tasks to ensure reliability.
Use Case: Schedule a daily report to be generated and emailed every morning at 7 AM, or set up a recurring system health check every 15 minutes.

Quick Start

Use the cron-mgr skill to schedule a task named 'daily-backup' to run every day at 2 AM.

Frequently Asked Questions about cron-mgr

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

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How do I schedule recurring tasks using natural language instead of cron syntax?▼

Scheduling recurring tasks with natural language involves parsing phrases like "every weekday at 8 AM" to automatically generate and validate standard cron expressions. This bridges human intent and complex syntax, enabling time-based automation for recurring workflows.

Can I manage and modify existing scheduled cron jobs?▼

Managing existing cron jobs allows you to list, modify, and delete scheduled tasks through the cron system. This ensures full lifecycle control over your recurring workflows, keeping your time-based automation accurate and up to date.

What is the best way to set up failure alerting for scheduled jobs?▼

Setting up failure alerting for scheduled jobs involves configuring notifications directly within the cron management system. This ensures reliability for your recurring workflows by immediately surfacing errors when automated tasks fail to execute successfully.

How does natural language scheduling convert phrases into valid cron expressions?▼

Natural language scheduling converts phrases into valid cron expressions through automated interpretation and validation. It translates human-readable schedules like "twice a day" into precise cron syntax, ensuring accurate time-based automation execution.

Do I need prior knowledge of cron syntax to automate recurring workflows?▼

Prior knowledge of cron syntax is not required to automate recurring workflows. The system handles cron expression generation and validation automatically from your natural language input, removing the entry barrier for task management.