Cron Expression Generator

Version: 1.0 Added: Jan 21, 2026

Description

Creates and explains cron expressions for scheduled tasks. Converts natural language to cron syntax and provides next run times.

Code

Skill Code

Output includes:
1. Cron expression
2. Human-readable explanation
3. Next 5 run times
4. Timezone considerations
5. Alternative expressions

Usage Examples

Examples

User: run backup every day at 2:30 AM

Claude:
```
Cron: 30 2 * * *

Breakdown:
- 30: Minute (30)
- 2: Hour (2 AM)
- *: Day of month (any)
- *: Month (any)
- *: Day of week (any)

Next runs (UTC):
- 2026-01-22 02:30
- 2026-01-23 02:30
- 2026-01-24 02:30
```

Installation

Add the following to your CLAUDE.md file (project root or ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md for global):

CLAUDE.md

# Cron Expression Generator

Output includes:
1. Cron expression
2. Human-readable explanation
3. Next 5 run times
4. Timezone considerations
5. Alternative expressions

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