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Cron Expression Parser
Parse, explain, and generate cron expressions. Understand cron schedules with human-readable descriptions and next run times.
Minute
Hour
Day
Month
Weekday
Common Examples:
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ℹ️ About Cron Parser
Understand and build cron expressions. See when scheduled jobs will run. Essential for server administration and automated task scheduling.
💡 Use Cases
Building cron schedules
Understanding existing crons
Debugging scheduled tasks
Planning automated jobs
Learning cron syntax
📋 How to Use
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Enter a cron expression
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View plain-language explanation
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See upcoming run times
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Build expressions with the visual editor
💎 Pro Tips
- Format: minute hour day month weekday
- * means every value
- */5 means every 5th (e.g., every 5 minutes)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A Unix job scheduler that runs commands at specified times.
Every minute - each position is minute, hour, day, month, weekday.
0 0 * * * runs at 00:00 every day.