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Cron Expression Generator & Parser

Design automated job triggers visually or decode crontab schedules into plain text. Calculate next scheduled trigger run times client-side.

Presets:
Generated Expression
* * * * *
Human Translation

Runs every minute of every hour, every day of month, every day of week, in every month.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Choose Mode

    Select Cron Generator to build an expression, or Cron Parser to translate an existing one.

  2. 2

    Configure Presets

    Use simple interval buttons (Every Minute, Daily) to automatically fill inputs.

  3. 3

    Customize details

    Modify the dropdowns for minute, hour, and days to build advanced patterns.

  4. 4

    Copy output

    Click the Copy button to capture the finalized cron string instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 5 parts of a cron expression?+

A standard cron expression contains five fields separated by spaces: Minute (0-59), Hour (0-23), Day of Month (1-31), Month (1-12), and Day of Week (0-6).

Are the next run predictions accurate?+

Yes. They are calculated dynamically using your local system time to show you the upcoming 5 dates that match your cron logic.

What does */15 mean in cron?+

The slash (/) denotes intervals. */15 in the minute field means 'every 15 minutes'.