Crontab Schedule Builder

Build a cron expression visually using dropdowns for each field.

Pick when to run via dropdowns — every minute, at a specific hour, in a range of weekdays, every N days — and the tool writes the matching 5-field cron expression for you. Great for first-time cron users who'd rather click than memorise syntax.

Common use cases

  • Build a Kubernetes CronJob schedule without checking docs each time
  • Generate a GitHub Actions on.schedule.cron expression visually
  • Learn cron syntax by tweaking dropdowns and seeing the result update
  • Author multiple schedules for ETL or maintenance windows quickly

Frequently asked questions

Which cron syntax does it produce?
Standard 5-field cron, compatible with Linux crontab, Kubernetes CronJob, GitHub Actions schedules and most cloud schedulers.
Can I combine ranges and steps?
Each field supports one mode: every / specific value / range / every N. For more complex combinations, edit the result by hand or use the Cron Parser to validate.
Why doesn't it use AWS-style 6-field cron?
AWS EventBridge uses a slightly different format (with year, ? wildcards). For AWS, write the expression manually following their docs.

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