$ toolfu run cron-expression-generator
Cron Expression Generator — Build Cron Schedules Online Free
Generate and validate cron expressions with an interactive builder. Presets for common schedules, human-readable descriptions, and syntax reference — free cron job maker.
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cron-expression-generator
presets
fields > use * for any, */n for intervals, n,n for lists, n-n for ranges
0–59
0–23
1–31
1–12
0–6 (Sun=0)
expression
0 * * * *
At minute 0 of every hour
Cron Syntax Reference
* — any value
*/n — every n intervals
n,m — specific values
n-m — range of values
┌──── minute (0–59)
│ ┌──── hour (0–23)
│ │ ┌──── day of month (1–31)
│ │ │ ┌──── month (1–12)
│ │ │ │ ┌──── day of week (0–6, Sun=0)
* * * * *
│ ┌──── hour (0–23)
│ │ ┌──── day of month (1–31)
│ │ │ ┌──── month (1–12)
│ │ │ │ ┌──── day of week (0–6, Sun=0)
* * * * *
Free Cron Expression Generator
Build cron expressions visually with an interactive tool. Choose from presets, customize fields, and get human-readable descriptions of your schedule.
Features
- Interactive 5-field cron builder
- 12 common schedule presets
- Human-readable description of the schedule
- Real-time validation
- Cron syntax reference
$ cat FAQ.md
What is a cron expression?▶
A cron expression is a string of five fields (minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week) that defines a schedule for recurring tasks. Used in Linux cron jobs, CI/CD pipelines, and task schedulers.
What does * mean in cron?▶
The asterisk (*) means 'any value' or 'every'. For example, * in the minute field means every minute.
How do I schedule every 5 minutes?▶
Use */5 in the minute field: */5 * * * *. The /n syntax means 'every n intervals'.
Can I use ranges and lists?▶
Yes. Use n-m for ranges (e.g., 1-5 for Monday to Friday) and n,m for lists (e.g., 0,30 for twice per hour).