crony

Schedule and manage cron-like jobs using natural language commands.

4|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers --skill crony
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: crony
Source: https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers/tree/main/skills/crony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lirrensi/agent-cli-helpers --skill crony

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Scheduling and managing cron-style tasks is manual and error-prone. This Skill enables natural-language control over one-off and recurring jobs, reducing operational overhead.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Add, list, run, and view logs for cron-like jobs
  • Supports natural-language schedules such as "in 5m", "every 1h", and "every monday"
  • Works with OS schedulers and provides a unified workflow for reminders, maintenance tasks, and ad-hoc executions

Quick Start

Add a recurring backup every 24h with the command 'backup.sh'.

Frequently Asked Questions about crony

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule recurring tasks using natural language instead of standard cron syntax?▼

Schedule cron-like jobs by typing natural language phrases like "in 5m" or "every monday" to set up one-off reminders and recurring maintenance tasks across desktop environments.

What natural language formats are supported for scheduling one-off reminders?▼

One-off reminders support natural language time formats such as "in 5m" for five-minute delays, alongside recurring schedules like "every 1h" and "every monday" for ongoing maintenance tasks.

Can I view execution logs for scheduled maintenance tasks?▼

Yes, you can view execution logs by using the logs command to retrieve the history of your cron-like jobs, whose metadata is stored locally at ~/.crony/jobs.json.

How do I list and run on-demand executions for existing scheduled jobs?▼

Use the list command to view all configured scheduled jobs and the run command to trigger on-demand executions of specific cron-like tasks stored in your local job metadata.

Does this natural language task scheduler work across different desktop environments?▼

Yes, this natural language task scheduler works across desktop environments by interfacing with OS schedulers to manage one-off reminders, recurring maintenance tasks, and on-demand executions.