- Is this Cron Builder free to use?
- Yes, the Cron Builder is completely free with no limitations. Build and understand cron expressions as often as you need without any registration.
- Is my data private with this tool?
- Yes, all cron expression parsing and building happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your schedule configurations remain completely private.
- What is a cron expression?
- A cron expression is a string of five or six fields that defines a schedule for recurring tasks. The fields represent: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. Cron is commonly used in Unix-like systems for job scheduling and in cloud services for automated tasks.
- What do the special characters in cron mean?
- Common cron special characters include: * (any value), , (list separator, e.g., 1,3,5), - (range, e.g., 1-5), / (step values, e.g., */5 for every 5 units). For example, 0 */2 * * * means every 2 hours at minute 0.
- How do I test if my cron expression is correct?
- The Cron Builder shows you the next scheduled run times for your expression, letting you verify it matches your intended schedule. It also displays a human-readable description of when the job will run.