# Crontab Generator

> Use this tool when you need to convert natural language schedule descriptions into cron expressions, solving the problem of manually creating complex scheduling rules. It takes plain-language inputs (e.g., "every weekday at 9am") and outputs valid cron expressions with explanatory text. Ideal for automating tasks or integrating with scheduling systems, this tool streamlines the process of creating and understanding cron jobs.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/br0ski777-crontab-generator  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/br0ski777-crontab-generator

## Description

Crontab Generator translates plain-language schedule descriptions (e.g., "every weekday at 9am") into valid cron expressions. Returns the expression with a human-readable explanation of when it fires. Paid per call in USDC on the Base blockchain via the x402 micropayment protocol.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.90
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** finance
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/br0ski777-crontab-generator)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/br0ski777/crontab-generator-x402>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "br0ski777-crontab-generator"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/br0ski777-crontab-generator` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/br0ski777-crontab-generator/pull`

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