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pikku-cron

Wire Pikku functions to cron schedules using wireScheduler and pikkuVoidFunc.

56|Updated Apr 18, 2021
Search Tags:#automation#middleware#scheduling#nodejs#cron#pikku#wire-scheduler
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pikkujs/pikku --skill pikku-cron
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pikku-cron
Source: https://github.com/pikkujs/pikku/tree/main/.claude/skills/pikku-cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pikkujs/pikku --skill pikku-cron

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Cron-based task scheduling in Pikku apps can be error-prone and hard to maintain without a structured approach. This Skill provides a clear mechanism to wire Pikku functions to cron expressions, enabling reliable, time-based executions with predictable behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Wire scheduled functions with wireScheduler to run at defined cron intervals.
  • Use pikkuVoidFunc for tasks that do not require input or produce output.
  • Apply middleware to handle logging, retries, error handling, and observability for scheduled tasks.
  • Access the runtime context via the wire object inside scheduled functions for richer diagnostics.

Quick Start

Create a pikkuVoidFunc and wireScheduler with a cron expression to schedule it.

Frequently Asked Questions about pikku-cron

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule recurring tasks in a Node.js app using cron expressions?▼

To schedule recurring tasks, use wireScheduler to bind pikkuVoidFunc to cron expressions, enabling reliable time-based executions for daily reports or interval processing in Node.js runtimes.

What is the best way to handle logging and retries for scheduled cron jobs?▼

Applying middleware to your scheduled tasks handles logging, retries, error handling, and observability, ensuring deterministic and observable scheduling workflows within Pikku apps.

Can I run scheduled functions without requiring input or producing output?▼

Yes, you can use pikkuVoidFunc for scheduled tasks that do not require input or produce output, simply wiring them to run at defined cron intervals via wireScheduler.

How do I access runtime context inside a scheduled function for diagnostics?▼

Access the runtime context via the wire object inside scheduled functions, providing richer diagnostics for observing and debugging deterministic time-based execution workflows.

Does this cron scheduling approach work across different Node.js runtimes?▼

Yes, this scheduling mechanism applies to recurring tasks like interval data processing and maintenance windows across Node.js runtimes, enforcing deterministic behavior through wireScheduler.

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