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cron

Manage scheduled tasks with cron expressions and persistent local storage.

5|2|Updated Feb 24, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#task management#scheduling#cron#scheduler#at#every
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/William2333ZZ/ParameciumU --skill cron-william2333zz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentโ–ผ
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cron
Source: https://github.com/William2333ZZ/ParameciumU/tree/main/agents/agent-mmiyhmh9/skills/cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/William2333ZZ/ParameciumU --skill cron-william2333zz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

๐Ÿ’ก This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a robust system for managing scheduled tasks, allowing you to automate recurring or one-off actions within your environment without external dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Scheduling: Create tasks that run at specific times (at), at regular intervals (every), or based on cron expressions (cron).
  • Task Management: List, update, delete, and immediately run scheduled tasks.
  • Persistent Storage: All task data is saved locally in a JSON file, ensuring persistence across agent restarts.
  • Use Case: Schedule a daily report to be generated at 8 AM, or set up a recurring check every 15 minutes to monitor a specific system status.

Quick Start

Create a new task that runs every day at 9 AM with the message "Good morning!".

Frequently Asked Questions about cron

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule a recurring task to run at a specific time every day?โ–ผ

Scheduled tasks are stored locally in a JSON file, ensuring that all task configurations and execution states persist across agent restarts without requiring external dependencies or database connections.

Can I update or delete a scheduled task after it has been created?โ–ผ

Yes, you can trigger immediate execution of scheduled tasks independently of their defined schedule. This allows you to manually run a task on demand while preserving its original scheduling configuration for future automated executions.

What is the difference between using cron expressions and fixed intervals for task scheduling?โ–ผ

After scheduled tasks execute, you can optionally deliver the results to specified connectors. This enables downstream actions such as sending automated reports or triggering system monitoring alerts based on the task output.

Do I need any external dependencies to manage scheduled tasks?โ–ผ

No external dependencies are required. The system operates entirely within your local environment and uses a local JSON file for persistent storage of task configurations and execution states.

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