Crontab Builder & Validator
Visually build crontab expressions with dropdown controls, validate syntax, and see the next scheduled run times. Paste an expression to decode it, or use presets for common schedules. 100% client-side — nothing leaves your browser.
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Cron Syntax Quick Reference
| Field | Allowed Values | Special Characters |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 0 – 59 | * , - / |
| Hour | 0 – 23 | * , - / |
| Day of Month | 1 – 31 | * , - / |
| Month | 1 – 12 | * , - / |
| Day of Week | 0 – 7 | * , - / |
| Symbol | Meaning | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
* | Any value | * * * * * | Every minute |
, | Value list | 1,15 * * * * | At minute 1 and 15 |
- | Range | * 9-17 * * * | Every minute, 9 AM to 5 PM |
/ | Step | */10 * * * * | Every 10 minutes |
About Crontab Expressions
Crontab (cron table) is the configuration file that defines scheduled tasks on Unix and Linux systems. Each line in a crontab file contains a cron expression followed by the command to run. The expression uses five fields — minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week — to specify exactly when a job should execute.
The same cron expression syntax is used across modern infrastructure: Kubernetes CronJobs, GitHub Actions schedules, AWS EventBridge rules, Jenkins triggers, and task schedulers in every major programming language. Mastering crontab syntax is an essential DevOps and backend development skill.