What is a Cron Expression?
A Cron Expression is a string composed of 5 or 6 fields separated by spaces that represents a scheduling routine in Unix systems (cron jobs). They control recurring tasks (e.g. "back up every Sunday at 3 am").
What is the tool for?
Cron syntax can be confusing (0 0 * * 0). Our generator allows you to select days and times using visual selects, and it builds the correct expression for you. Furthermore, it describes in human text when that expression will be executed.