cron

Manage gateway job scheduling with cron syntax for recurring and one-shot tasks.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/noname300989/Security-Claw --skill cron-noname300989
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cron
Source: https://github.com/noname300989/Security-Claw/tree/main/skills/cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/noname300989/Security-Claw --skill cron-noname300989

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust way to schedule recurring or one-time tasks on the OpenClaw Gateway, ensuring automated operations and timely execution of agent jobs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recurring Tasks: Schedule agent heartbeats, regular checks, or periodic scans.
  • Delayed Jobs: Set up one-off tasks to run at a specific future date and time.
  • Job Management: List, update, remove, and view the history of scheduled jobs.
  • Immediate Triggering: Manually run a scheduled job or wake the gateway for event processing.

Quick Start

Add a new cron job to run the daily recon scan every day at 6 AM UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions about cron

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule recurring tasks on the OpenClaw Gateway?▼

You schedule recurring gateway tasks by adding jobs through this Skill using standard cron syntax to define execution intervals. It manages agent heartbeats, regular checks, and periodic scans automatically on a defined schedule.

Can I set up a one-time delayed job for a specific future date?▼

Yes, you can set up delayed one-shot jobs to run at a specific future date and time. The Skill handles one-off task scheduling alongside recurring jobs for deterministic delayed execution on the gateway.

How does gateway job management handle listing and removing scheduled jobs?▼

Gateway job management supports listing, updating, removing, and viewing the history of scheduled jobs. You can also manually trigger immediate execution of any scheduled job or wake the gateway for event processing.

Do I need any dependencies to run cron jobs for automated task execution?▼

No external dependencies are required to run cron jobs for automated task execution. The Skill integrates directly with the built-in cron tool for deterministic task scheduling on the gateway.

What's the best way to trigger an immediate gateway wake event?▼

The best way to trigger an immediate gateway wake event is through the manual run feature. This Skill supports manually running any scheduled job or explicitly waking the gateway for immediate event processing.