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Cron & Scheduling

by gitgoodordietrying · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
linuxdarwin ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install cron-scheduling
Description
Schedule and manage recurring tasks with cron and systemd timers. Use when setting up cron jobs, writing systemd timer units, handling timezone-aware scheduling, monitoring failed jobs, implementing retry patterns, or debugging why a scheduled task didn't run.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears safe as a scheduling reference, but treat cron and systemd changes as persistent system changes: review commands before running them, back up existing crontabs, confirm the user/service account, and disable timers or jobs you no longer want.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: cron-scheduling Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle is classified as suspicious due to its provision of extensive capabilities for arbitrary command execution and system configuration modification, which, while plausibly needed for a 'cron-scheduling' skill, represent significant high-risk behaviors. Specifically, the `SKILL.md` demonstrates commands like `crontab -e` (editing user crontabs), `sudo crontab -u` (editing other users' crontabs), `crontab -r` (removing all cron jobs), and includes a `cron-wrapper.sh` script that explicitly executes arbitrary commands provided as arguments. While there is no clear evidence of intentional malicious behavior by the skill's author, these broad permissions and execution capabilities could be leveraged for harmful actions if misused by a malicious user interacting with the AI agent.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill’s purpose is scheduling and managing recurring tasks, and the visible instructions match that purpose, including cron, systemd timers, at jobs, and troubleshooting.
Instruction Scope
The instructions include high-impact examples such as removing crontabs, scheduling a reboot, enabling systemd timers, and deleting old logs; these are relevant to scheduling but should be used only with explicit user intent.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code files; this is an instruction-only skill.
Credentials
Linux/macOS scheduling tools such as crontab, systemctl, and at are proportionate to the stated purpose, though some examples affect system services or scheduled jobs.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill intentionally covers persistent mechanisms such as @reboot cron entries, systemd timers, and nohup/sleep jobs, including some sudo/root-oriented examples.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install cron-scheduling
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /cron-scheduling
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: Cron syntax, crontab management, systemd timers, at/one-off jobs, timezone/DST handling, job monitoring, locking, idempotent patterns
Metadata
Slug cron-scheduling
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 335
Active Installs 78
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cron & Scheduling?

Schedule and manage recurring tasks with cron and systemd timers. Use when setting up cron jobs, writing systemd timer units, handling timezone-aware scheduling, monitoring failed jobs, implementing retry patterns, or debugging why a scheduled task didn't run. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 9710 downloads so far.

How do I install Cron & Scheduling?

Run "/install cron-scheduling" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Cron & Scheduling free?

Yes, Cron & Scheduling is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Cron & Scheduling support?

Cron & Scheduling is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (linux, darwin).

Who created Cron & Scheduling?

It is built and maintained by gitgoodordietrying (@gitgoodordietrying); the current version is v1.0.0.

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