linux-cron-manager
CommunityReliable cron jobs with locking and logging.
Authorchfle
Version1.0.0
Installs0
System Documentation
What problem does it solve?
Scheduling Linux tasks reliably can be error-prone without proper locking, environment handling, and standardized cron formatting. This Skill automates the creation of /etc/cron.d entries and production-ready wrapper scripts to ensure safe, auditable, and retry-capable cron jobs.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Cron entry generation: Produce /etc/cron.d files with proper headers (SHELL, PATH, MAILTO) and user ownership.
- Wrapper with locking & logging: Converges on flock-based locking, timestamped logs, log rotation, and failure trapping.
- Systemd timer conversion: Provide guidance or outputs to convert cron jobs to systemd timers when needed.
- Debug & validation: Debug cron behavior, environment differences, and provide testing steps.
Quick Start
Create a new cron job by specifying the schedule and command, and place the wrapper script alongside the cron file.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
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