Mcp-Cron FAQs

Question 1

Where are the logs stored when using the stdio transport?

Accepted Answer

When using the stdio transport mode, Mcp-Cron redirects logs to a `mcp-cron.log` file in the same directory as the Mcp-Cron binary to avoid interfering with the JSON-RPC protocol.

Question 2

What is Mcp-Cron?

Accepted Answer

Mcp-Cron is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows you to schedule and manage tasks using cron expressions and the MCP protocol. It's designed for seamless integration with AI models and applications like Claude and Cursor IDE.

Question 3

How does Mcp-Cron integrate with Cursor IDE and Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Cursor IDE and Claude Desktop can be configured to use Mcp-Cron for task scheduling. You'll need to modify the `mcp.json` and/or `claude_desktop_config.json` files to point to the Mcp-Cron server, specifying either the SSE URL or the command to run the Mcp-Cron binary with the `--transport stdio` option.

Question 4

What transport modes does Mcp-Cron support?

Accepted Answer

Mcp-Cron supports two transport modes: SSE (Server-Sent Events), which is HTTP-based, and stdio (Standard Input/Output) for direct piping and inter-process communication. Stdio is useful for Claude Desktop and CLI tools.

Question 5

How do I schedule tasks with Mcp-Cron?

Accepted Answer

You can schedule tasks using standard cron expressions. Mcp-Cron supports seconds in the cron expression format (e.g., `0 */5 * * * *` for every 5 minutes).

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