What is Crontab Guru?
Crontab Guru translates cron schedule expressions into plain English. Type something like 5 4 * * sun and it tells you it runs at 04:05 on Sunday, and shows the next times it will run.
It is the quickest way to write or check a cron job for Linux, CI pipelines or cloud schedulers without memorizing the syntax.
Key features
- Plain-English explanation of cron expressions
- Next run times
- Examples for common schedules
- Highlights invalid values
Pros
- Instant feedback
- Simple and clean
- Lots of examples
Cons
- Standard cron only, no seconds field
- No time zone handling
Best for
Writing a cron jobChecking someone else's scheduleLearning cron syntax
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Crontab Guru FAQ
Is Crontab Guru free?
Crontab Guru is free with no account.
Do I need an account to use Crontab Guru?
No. Crontab Guru works without signing up, so you can open crontab.guru and start using it right away.
What are some alternatives to Crontab Guru?
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