troubleshoot-cron-failures

Diagnose and resolve Hermes cron job failures, including HTTP 429 overloads and missing dependencies.

1|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills --skill troubleshoot-cron-failures
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Skill: troubleshoot-cron-failures
Source: https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills/tree/main/01-coding-dev/devops/troubleshoot-cron-failures
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tangzheng202202/hermes-skills --skill troubleshoot-cron-failures

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diagnoses and fixes Hermes cron job failures, including HTTP 429 overloads and missing dependencies, to restore reliable scheduled execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Troubleshoot common cron failures and identify root causes such as misconfigured schedule, missing Python packages, or incorrect delivery settings.
  • Provide actionable remediation steps, environment checks, and safe manual overrides (e.g., editing ~/.hermes/cron/jobs.json) to restore operation.
  • Validate dependencies, cron expressions, and notification delivery to ensure end-to-end reliability across platforms.

Quick Start

Describe the current cron failure scenario to the assistant and request guidance to diagnose and repair the cron job.

Frequently Asked Questions about troubleshoot-cron-failures

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

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How do I fix Hermes cron job failures caused by HTTP 429 overload?

To resolve Hermes cron job HTTP 429 overload failures, diagnose the recurring scheduled task execution and apply actionable remediation steps to restore reliable operation.

Why does my Hermes cron job fail to start due to missing dependencies?

Your Hermes cron job fails due to missing Python packages or environment setup errors; validate dependencies and perform environment checks to ensure correct execution and resolve the missing dependency errors.

How do I safely override Hermes cron configurations to repair misfiring jobs?

To safely override Hermes cron configurations, manually edit the ~/.hermes/cron/jobs.json file to correct misfiring schedules and validate cron expressions to restore proper operation.

What is the best way to troubleshoot late cron job starts and notification delivery issues in Hermes?

The best way to troubleshoot late cron job starts and notification delivery issues in Hermes is to validate cron expressions and notification delivery configurations to ensure end-to-end reliability across platforms.