Cron Generator
Assemble minute, hour, day, month, and weekday fields, then copy a cron string for Linux crontab or CI schedulers.
Cron building and explanation stay in the browser.
Build and explain cron expressions
Edit minute, hour, day, month, and weekday fields, or start from a preset. The page explains the schedule in plain English. It does not run jobs. Convert a specific run time with the Timestamp Converter if you need Unix epoch values.
How to generate a cron expression
- Edit the five cron fields or start from a preset.
- Read the explanation to confirm the schedule.
- Copy the expression into crontab or your workflow file.
Cron Generator FAQ
Is this five-field or six-field cron?
Five fields: minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week. Seconds fields are not included.
Does this run jobs?
No. It only helps you write and understand expressions.
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