schedule-cron-jobs

Manage cron and systemd scheduled automation jobs for skills.

2|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dmzoneill/skills --skill schedule-cron-jobs
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Skill: schedule-cron-jobs
Source: https://github.com/dmzoneill/skills/tree/main/schedule-cron-jobs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dmzoneill/skills --skill schedule-cron-jobs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the management of automated tasks by providing a user-friendly interface to schedule, monitor, and control cron jobs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Job Scheduling: Add new cron jobs with specific schedules and associated skills.
  • Job Management: List, remove, enable, disable, and run existing cron jobs.
  • Status Monitoring: Check the overall status of the cron system and the workflow scheduler service.
  • Use Case: Schedule a daily report generation skill to run every morning at 8 AM.

Quick Start

Add a new cron job named 'daily-report' to run every day at 8 AM using the 'generate-daily-report' skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about schedule-cron-jobs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule automation jobs to run at specific times?

To schedule automation jobs, you can add new cron jobs with specific time schedules and associate them with targeted skills to execute tasks automatically. This allows precise timing for recurring workflows.

Can I list and manage existing cron jobs without editing crontab directly?

Yes, you can list, remove, enable, disable, and immediately run existing cron jobs through a simplified management interface. This bypasses the need for direct crontab text editing.

What do I need to manage scheduled jobs using systemd and cron?

Managing scheduled jobs requires standard cron utilities and systemctl for service management and logging. Your environment must support these dependencies to monitor and control the workflow scheduler service.

How do I check the status of my cron system and workflow scheduler?

You can check the overall status of the cron system and the workflow scheduler service through the monitoring interface. This provides visibility into active jobs and system health.

What is the best way to run a specific skill immediately without waiting for its schedule?

The best way to run a specific skill immediately is by triggering the immediate execution function for an existing cron job. This bypasses the defined schedule and runs the associated skill on demand.