Cron Parser
Translate complex cron expressions into human-readable English schedules and validate 5-part and 6-part cron syntax. · Updated
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Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 24-Hour clock | Displays hours using 24-hour time (e.g. 14:00) instead of AM/PM. |
| Verbose schedule descriptions | Provides extended human-readable explanations for complex recurrence patterns. |
FAQ
What cron formats are supported?
Both standard 5-part Linux/Unix cron expressions (minute, hour, day, month, weekday) and 6-part Quartz/AWS formats (with seconds) are supported.
How does the tool explain cron expressions?
It parses each field segment and translates step intervals, day names, and recurrence rules into clear English text using cronstrue.
What does '0 9 * * 1-5' mean?
At 09:00 AM, Monday through Friday.
Can I use day-of-week abbreviations like MON-FRI?
Yes. Standard 3-letter day (MON, TUE) and month (JAN, FEB) abbreviations are fully supported.
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