🤖 For Nerds
Cron Expression Builder
Paste a 5-field cron expression and get a plain-English explanation of when it runs — handy for scheduling scripts and cron jobs.
How to use it
- Enter a cron expression in the format: minute hour day-of-month month day-of-week.
- Press Explain.
- Read the plain-English summary of when the job runs.
FAQ
What format does it expect?
Standard 5-field cron syntax: minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week.
Does it support special characters like */5?
Yes, it handles wildcards (*), ranges (1-5), lists (1,3,5), and step values (*/5).
What if I enter an invalid expression?
It'll tell you the expression needs exactly 5 fields instead of guessing.
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