crony

Schedule and manage cron-like jobs using natural language commands.

4|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers --skill crony
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: crony
Source: https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers/tree/main/skills/crony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers --skill crony

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scheduling and managing cron-style tasks is manual and error-prone. This Skill enables natural-language control over one-off and recurring jobs, reducing operational overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Add, list, run, and view logs for cron-like jobs
  • Supports natural-language schedules such as "in 5m", "every 1h", and "every monday"
  • Works with OS schedulers and provides a unified workflow for reminders, maintenance tasks, and ad-hoc executions

Quick Start

Add a recurring backup every 24h with the command 'backup.sh'.

Frequently Asked Questions about crony

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

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How do I schedule recurring tasks using natural language instead of standard cron syntax?

Schedule cron-like jobs by typing natural language phrases like "in 5m" or "every monday" to set up one-off reminders and recurring maintenance tasks across desktop environments.

What natural language formats are supported for scheduling one-off reminders?

One-off reminders support natural language time formats such as "in 5m" for five-minute delays, alongside recurring schedules like "every 1h" and "every monday" for ongoing maintenance tasks.

Can I view execution logs for scheduled maintenance tasks?

Yes, you can view execution logs by using the logs command to retrieve the history of your cron-like jobs, whose metadata is stored locally at ~/.crony/jobs.json.

How do I list and run on-demand executions for existing scheduled jobs?

Use the list command to view all configured scheduled jobs and the run command to trigger on-demand executions of specific cron-like tasks stored in your local job metadata.

Does this natural language task scheduler work across different desktop environments?

Yes, this natural language task scheduler works across desktop environments by interfacing with OS schedulers to manage one-off reminders, recurring maintenance tasks, and on-demand executions.