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cron-scheduler

Coordinate and validate scheduled cron jobs to prevent overlaps and respect quiet hours.

Updated May 4, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#idempotent#scheduling#cron#collision-detection#quiet-hours#host-scheduler
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Postergully/11mirror-plugin --skill cron-scheduler-postergully
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cron-scheduler
Source: https://github.com/Postergully/11mirror-plugin/tree/main/skills/cron-scheduler
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Postergully/11mirror-plugin --skill cron-scheduler-postergully

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Schedule management for periodic tasks that prevents overlaps and gates execution during quiet hours, enabling predictable maintenance windows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schedule staggering: max 1 job per 5-minute slot, no collisions
  • Quiet hours gating: timezone-aware, with user-awake override
  • Host scheduler integration and idempotent execution

Quick Start

Create a cron job by specifying its name, schedule, target skill, and timeout, then register it with the host scheduler.

Frequently Asked Questions about cron-scheduler

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

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How do I prevent scheduled cron jobs from overlapping during periodic task execution?▼

Schedule staggering prevents overlapping cron jobs by enforcing a maximum of one job per five-minute slot, validating schedules, and detecting collisions before execution begins.

How does quiet hours gating work for time zone-aware workflow scheduling?▼

Quiet hours gating blocks task execution during specified periods using time zone awareness, but includes a user-awake override to permit execution if the user is actively awake.

Can I run periodic tasks across different time zones without schedule collisions?▼

Yes, you can coordinate periodic tasks across time zones using schedule validation and collision detection, ensuring jobs are staggered properly and respect local quiet hours.

What is idempotent execution in cron job scheduling and why is it needed?▼

Idempotent execution ensures scheduled jobs produce the same output regardless of how many times they run, preventing duplicate side effects if a task is triggered multiple times or retries.

How do I register a new cron job with the host scheduler?▼

To register a cron job, specify its name, schedule, target skill, and timeout, then submit it to the host scheduler to integrate the task into the periodic execution workflow.

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