cron

Manages one-time and recurring task scheduling via cron expressions and datetime triggers.

Updated Mar 2, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #reminders #tasks #scheduling #cron #time-management

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npx skills add https://github.com/myaiartist360-maker/mobot --skill cron-myaiartist360-maker

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Skill: cron
Source: https://github.com/myaiartist360-maker/mobot/tree/main/mobot/skills/cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/myaiartist360-maker/mobot --skill cron-myaiartist360-maker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of managing recurring tasks and time-sensitive reminders within an AI agent environment, ensuring actions are performed consistently without manual intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

Flexible Scheduling: Supports one-time events, recurring intervals, and complex cron expressions for precise timing.
Task Automation: Allows the agent to execute specific commands or report information at defined intervals, such as checking for updates or monitoring system status.
Use Case: Automatically schedule a daily morning standup report or set a recurring task to check for new GitHub stars on a specific repository every few hours.

Quick Start

Use the cron tool to schedule a reminder to take a break every twenty minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions about cron

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

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How do I schedule automated tasks and reminders within an AI agent workflow?▼

To schedule automated tasks and reminders, you can use interval-based execution, cron-style timing, or specific ISO datetime triggers to manage job registration, listing, and removal without manual intervention.

Can I set up recurring task automation using complex cron expressions?▼

Yes, recurring task automation supports complex cron expressions for precise timing, alongside one-time events and recurring intervals, allowing the agent to execute specific commands or report information at defined schedules.

What is the best way to manage time-sensitive reminders in an automated agent environment?▼

Managing time-sensitive reminders is best handled by integrating with the system clock and task execution engine, ensuring actions like monitoring system status or checking for updates are performed consistently on schedule.

Does this task scheduling approach support both one-time events and recurring intervals?▼

Yes, the flexible scheduling approach supports one-time events, recurring intervals, and complex cron expressions, allowing you to register jobs for specific ISO datetime triggers or ongoing automated execution.

How do I remove a scheduled task or modify a recurring reminder once it is registered?▼

You can remove a scheduled task or modify a recurring reminder by utilizing the job management functions that handle task registration, listing, and removal within the automated agent workflow.