⏱ Cron Expression Builder

Visual Cron Expression Builder

Build, validate, and understand cron expressions with an intuitive visual interface. No more guessing cron syntax.

Generated Cron Expression
* * * * *
Every minute
Quick Presets
Field Configuration
Custom Expression
Next 10 Executions
    Common Cron Expressions
    ExpressionDescription
    Features

    🎨 Visual Builder

    Intuitive dropdown-based interface for each cron field. Select from presets or configure custom values without memorizing syntax.

    📖 Human Readable

    Instantly see a plain-English description of what your cron expression does. Never deploy a schedule you don't understand.

    ⏰ Next Executions

    Calculates the next 10 run times for your expression. Verify your schedule behaves exactly as expected before deploying.

    ✅ Validation

    One-click validation catches syntax errors and impossible dates. Copy the validated expression straight to your crontab.

    Frequently Asked Questions
    What is a cron expression?
    A cron expression is a string of five fields separated by spaces that defines a schedule. The fields represent: minute (0–59), hour (0–23), day of month (1–31), month (1–12), and day of week (0–6, where 0 = Sunday). Special characters like * (any), , (list), - (range), and / (step) give you precise control over timing.
    What is the difference between day-of-month and day-of-week?
    Day-of-month matches calendar dates (1st, 15th, etc.) while day-of-week matches by name (Monday, Friday, etc.). When both are specified (not *), the job runs when either condition is met — they are ORed, not ANDed. Use * for the field you don't want to constrain.
    How do step values work in cron?
    A step value uses the / syntax. */5 in the minute field means "every 5 minutes" (0, 5, 10, 15…). 10-30/5 means "every 5 minutes from 10 through 30" (10, 15, 20, 25, 30). You can combine ranges and steps for fine-grained control.
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