ez-cronjob

Diagnose and fix cron job reliability issues in Clawdbot/Moltbot.

1|Updated Jan 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ProMadGenius/clawdbot-skills --skill ez-cronjob
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ez-cronjob
Source: https://github.com/ProMadGenius/clawdbot-skills/tree/main/ez-cronjob
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ProMadGenius/clawdbot-skills --skill ez-cronjob

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cron jobs in Clawdbot sometimes fail silently, causing missed messages, timeouts, or wrong execution times. This skill documents the common failure patterns and their fixes to improve reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cron deadlock avoidance: Learn why using the cron tool directly can deadlock and how to instead invoke via exec.
  • Delivery reliability: Enforces isolated sessions and explicit delivery flags to guarantee message delivery.
  • Timezone correctness: Emphasizes explicit timezone usage to prevent scheduling errors.
  • Fallback robustness: Provides templates to embed robust instructions in prompts to avoid tool misuse by fallback models.
  • Debugging templates: Includes commands and verification steps to diagnose and fix failures in production.

Quick Start

Set up a test cron job using explicit timezone and an isolated session to verify reliable delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions about ez-cronjob

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

FAQPage Schema
Why do cron jobs fail silently in Clawdbot and miss scheduled messages?

Cron jobs in Clawdbot fail silently due to session deadlocks, ambiguous timezone configurations, and missing explicit delivery flags. This skill addresses these patterns by enforcing isolated sessions, explicit timezones, and best-effort delivery for reliable message execution.

How do I fix cron job deadlocks when invoking the cron tool directly?

To fix cron deadlocks, stop invoking the cron tool directly and trigger it via exec instead. This skill provides templates and debugging commands to transition your scheduled jobs to an exec-based invocation model, preventing execution halts.

How do I prevent timezone bugs in scheduled bot reminders and reports?

Prevent timezone bugs in scheduled reminders by setting an explicit timezone configuration within your cron job setup. This skill documents how to apply explicit timezone declarations to ensure daily standups and reports execute at the correct local times.

Does this approach work for diagnosing tool timeouts in Moltbot scheduled tasks?

Yes, this skill diagnoses and fixes tool timeouts in Moltbot scheduled tasks. It provides debugging templates and verification steps to identify timeout causes and enforce isolated sessions that guarantee best-effort message delivery across multiple channels.

How do I stop fallback models from misusing tools in scheduled cron prompts?

Stop fallback models from misusing tools by embedding robust instruction templates directly into your cron prompts. This skill provides specific fallback robustness templates to constrain tool usage and ensure correct execution of scheduled jobs.

What is the best way to debug Clawdbot cron failures in production?

The best way to debug Clawdbot cron failures in production is using dedicated debugging commands and verification templates. This skill supplies the steps to diagnose delivery failures, tool timeouts, and timezone bugs to restore scheduled task reliability.