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Generate Cron Expressions

Build standard 5-field cron expressions with presets

Standard 5-field cron: minute hour day month weekday. See Cron Explainer to decode an expression.

About This Tool

Cron Expression Generator helps you build a standard 5-field cron schedule with presets (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly) or custom fields. Copy the expression into crontab, CI, or cloud schedulers. Everything is processed locally in your browser. Pair with Cron Explainer to read an existing expression.

How to Use

  1. Choose a preset or switch to Custom
  2. Adjust minute, hour, day, month, and weekday
  3. Copy the generated 5-field expression
  4. Paste into your scheduler or crontab
  5. Use Cron Explainer if you need a human-readable decode

Common Use Cases

  • DevOps: Draft backup or deploy schedules
  • CI/CD: Configure pipeline cron triggers
  • Apps: Set recurring job schedules
  • Learning: Practice cron field syntax
  • Support: Share a ready-made expression with teammates

FAQ

Q1: What format does this generate?

A standard 5-field cron: minute hour day-of-month month day-of-week.

Q2: Is anything uploaded?

No. Generation is processed locally in your browser.

Q3: How do I understand an existing cron?

Paste it into Locly’s Cron Explainer tool for a plain-language breakdown.

Q4: Do presets cover common jobs?

Yes — hourly, daily midnight, weekly Monday 9:00, and monthly 1st midnight.

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