Quickly explain and validate cron expressions
Introduction
Crontab Guru is the minimalist online cron-expression checker: type an expression and get plain-English interpretation in real time, with the field under the cursor highlighted and next run times shown. It does one thing perfectly — checking crons here is muscle memory for many developers.
Key Features
- Real-time plain-English interpretation
- Field-level highlight and hints
- Next-run-time preview
- Example expressions
- Minimal, focused UI
Pros
- Pure, focused, zero learning curve
- Accurate and fast interpretation
Cons
- Does not schedule anything itself
Pricing
Free to use.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Seconds support?
Standard 5-field cron; use other tools for 6-field Quartz.
API?
Web-based only.
Timezone handling?
Interpreted in server time — mind the difference.
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