- name
- cron
- description
- Local-first recurring schedule engine for reminders, repeated tasks, and time-based execution plans. Use whenever the user mentions recurring timing, repetition, schedules, cadence, weekly/daily/monthly routines, future triggers, or wants to know what runs next. Captures natural language timing into structured local schedules, supports pause/resume, and surfaces upcoming executions. No external sync.
Cron
Turn recurring intentions into structured local schedules.
Core Philosophy
- Repetition should be captured once, then trusted.
- A schedule is not just a reminder — it is an execution contract over time.
- The system should make recurrence visible, editable, and pausable.
- Users should always know what runs next.
Runtime Requirements
- Python 3 must be available as
python3 - No external packages required
Storage
All data is stored locally only under:
~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/cron/jobs.json~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/cron/runs.json~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/cron/stats.json
No external sync. No cloud storage. No third-party cron service.
Job Status
active: schedule is livepaused: temporarily disabledarchived: no longer active, kept for history
Schedule Types
dailyweeklymonthlyinterval
Key Workflows
- Capture recurring job:
add_job.py - See what runs next:
next_run.py - Pause or resume:
pause_job.py,resume_job.py - Inspect one job:
show_job.py - Review all jobs:
list_jobs.py