schedules

What problem does it solve?

Schedules automate the execution of Windmill scripts and flows on a cron-based timetable, eliminating manual triggers and timing drift.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Cron-based scheduling: Define 6-field cron expressions (including seconds) to trigger scripts and flows.
• Naming convention: Schedule files use the pattern {path}.schedule.yaml to derive the path from the filename.
• CLI management: Use wmill sync push, wmill sync pull, and wmill schedule to deploy, fetch, and view schedules.
• Use Case: Schedule nightly data processing, periodic report generation, or routine maintenance tasks.

Quick Start

Create a schedule file following the {path}.schedule.yaml pattern, then push it to Windmill with wmill sync push; Windmill will execute the tasks on your defined cron schedule.