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cron

Schedule reminders and recurring tasks with cron expressions and intervals.

58|1|Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#reminders#scheduling#timezone#cron#recurring tasks
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench --skill cron-simplified-reasoning
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cron
Source: https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench/tree/main/third_party/nanobot/nanobot/skills/cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench --skill cron-simplified-reasoning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you avoid forgetting time-based requests by letting an assistant schedule reminders and recurring work automatically.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reminders: Sends a message to you at the scheduled time.
  • Recurring Tasks: Repeatedly runs a task description on your behalf and delivers results.
  • One-time Scheduling: Executes once at a specific ISO datetime and then disappears.

Example use case: You want weekly reporting that reminds a marketer to gather performance metrics every Monday at 9am and deliver a compiled summary.

Quick Start

Tell the assistant to schedule a reminder every day at 8am Vancouver time to send you a daily standup prompt.

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 and reminders for automated agent executions?▼

To schedule recurring tasks and reminders, you use interval scheduling with every_seconds, cron expressions via cron_expr, or specific ISO datetimes to automate message nudges and repeated agent runs.

What is the best way to set up a one-time alert that executes at a specific datetime and then disappears?▼

A one-time alert executes once at a specific ISO datetime and then automatically disappears, providing proactive time-based assistance without requiring manual cleanup of the scheduled job.

Can I use timezone handling for recurring tasks scheduled across different regions?▼

Yes, timezone handling is supported through the optional tz parameter, allowing you to schedule recurring tasks and reminders accurately across different regions like Vancouver time.

Does cron scheduling support listing and removing scheduled jobs by job_id?▼

Cron scheduling supports management actions like list and remove by job_id, enabling you to track active scheduled reminders and delete recurring tasks that are no longer needed.

How do I schedule a weekly reporting reminder to gather performance metrics every Monday at 9am?▼

You can schedule a weekly reporting reminder using a cron expression to trigger every Monday at 9am, automatically prompting a marketer to gather performance metrics and deliver a compiled summary.

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