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Cron Retry
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jrbobbyhansen-pixel
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install cron-retry
Description
Auto-retry failed cron jobs on connection recovery. Use when cron jobs fail due to network errors and should be retried when connectivity is restored. Integrates with heartbeat to detect failed jobs and re-run them automatically.
Usage Guidance
Install only if the cron jobs it can rerun are safe to repeat. Before enabling the heartbeat integration, add an explicit allowlist, cooldown, retry cap, and avoid automatic retries for jobs that post publicly, send duplicate messages, spend money, or modify important data.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: cron-retry
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle 'cron-retry' is designed to automatically detect and retry cron jobs that failed due to transient network errors. The `SKILL.md` file provides clear instructions for the AI agent to use the `cron` tool with `list` and `run` actions, specifically targeting jobs with network-related errors. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or deceptive prompt injection attempts. All instructions are directly aligned with the stated purpose of managing and recovering cron jobs.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The cron list/run behavior matches the stated purpose of recovering jobs that failed from network errors, but rerunning cron jobs can repeat external side effects such as sending messages or calling APIs.
Instruction Scope
The heartbeat workflow applies to all enabled cron jobs with matching error text and does not require an allowlist, user approval, idempotency check, cooldown, or maximum retry count.
Install Mechanism
There is no executable installer or hidden setup; the user is instructed to add a disclosed recurring check to HEARTBEAT.md.
Credentials
Using cron run automatically across all matching jobs is broad relative to the simple error-string filtering, because cron jobs may have arbitrary downstream effects.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill creates ongoing autonomous heartbeat behavior, and its safety claim about checking lastRunAtMs is not reflected in the implementation steps.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install cron-retry - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/cron-retry - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: Auto-retry failed cron jobs on connection recovery. Integrates with heartbeat for automatic recovery of network-failed jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cron Retry?
Auto-retry failed cron jobs on connection recovery. Use when cron jobs fail due to network errors and should be retried when connectivity is restored. Integrates with heartbeat to detect failed jobs and re-run them automatically. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 5162 downloads so far.
How do I install Cron Retry?
Run "/install cron-retry" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Cron Retry free?
Yes, Cron Retry is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Cron Retry support?
Cron Retry is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Cron Retry?
It is built and maintained by jrbobbyhansen-pixel (@jrbobbyhansen-pixel); the current version is v1.0.0.
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