cron

Schedule reminders and recurring tasks with timezone-aware cron jobs.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PhyAgentOS/PhyAgentOS --skill cron-phyagentos
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Skill: cron
Source: https://github.com/PhyAgentOS/PhyAgentOS/tree/main/PhyAgentOS/skills/cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PhyAgentOS/PhyAgentOS --skill cron-phyagentos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scheduling reminders and recurring tasks across users and agents to automate routine work and reduce manual tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schedule one-time reminders with precise triggers and messages
  • Create recurring tasks with flexible cadence (daily, weekly, or custom cron_expr)
  • List, add, and remove jobs with timezone awareness and safe execution

Quick Start

Schedule a daily reminder by adding a cron job with a daily cadence.

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 recurring tasks and reminders with timezone support?

To schedule recurring tasks, you can add a cron job with a daily, weekly, or custom cron expression. The system provides add, list, and remove operations with full timezone awareness to automate reminders safely.

What is the best way to automate routine work and reduce manual tracking for a team?

Automating routine work is best handled by scheduling recurring tasks and one-time reminders for users and agents. This approach applies to team coordination and personal productivity by using time-based triggers to execute scheduled actions automatically.

Can I use custom cron expressions for flexible task scheduling cadence?

Yes, you can use custom cron expressions to create recurring tasks with flexible cadence. Alongside daily and weekly options, custom expressions allow precise time-based triggers for automated routines.

How do I list and remove scheduled reminders safely?

You can list and remove scheduled reminders safely using the provided list and remove operations. These operations are designed with safe execution to ensure your recurring tasks and one-time reminders are managed securely.

Does task scheduling work for both personal productivity and team coordination?

Task scheduling works for both personal productivity and team coordination. It applies to automated routines requiring time-based triggers, allowing you to schedule reminders for users and agents across various collaboration contexts.

Why are my scheduled reminders triggering at the wrong time?

Scheduled reminders triggering at the wrong time often occur due to timezone misconfigurations. The system provides timezone awareness for add, list, and remove operations, ensuring your recurring tasks and cron jobs execute at the correct local time.