Which programming languages does the Cron Job Scheduler support?

It supports major backend languages including Node.js, Python, and Go, providing language-specific patterns and library recommendations for each ecosystem.

How do I trigger this skill in Claude Code?

The skill activates automatically when you mention 'cron job scheduler' or ask for help setting up a scheduled task, background job, or recurring process.

Can this skill help with distributed cron jobs in microservices?

Yes, it provides guidance on microservices architecture patterns, including managing concurrency, idempotency, and distributed locking for scheduled tasks.

Does it generate valid crontab syntax?

Yes, the skill can generate and validate standard crontab expressions as well as application-specific scheduling configurations like node-cron or APScheduler.

Does it follow DevOps best practices?

Absolutely. It focuses on production-ready configurations that include proper logging, observability, and error-handling patterns to ensure reliability in production.

Cron Job Scheduler

Name: Cron Job Scheduler
Author: jeremylongshore

byjeremylongshore

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API Development

Automates the implementation, configuration, and management of scheduled background tasks and cron jobs within backend systems.

About

The Cron Job Scheduler skill empowers Claude to handle complex background task orchestration across various backend environments, including Node.js, Python, and Go. It provides automated assistance for designing robust scheduling patterns, generating production-ready configurations, and implementing reliable task queues. Whether you are setting up recurring database maintenance, automated reporting, or distributed task execution, this skill ensures your backend services adhere to industry best practices for observability, error handling, and reliability.

Key Features

983 GitHub stars
Automated cron expression generation and validation
Implementation patterns for Node.js, Python, and Go environments
Guidance on distributed locking and concurrency for backend tasks
Production-ready configuration for system-level and application-level schedulers
Step-by-step setup for background task monitoring and logging

Use Cases

Implementing recurring data cleanup or synchronization scripts
Setting up automated email notifications or periodic reporting systems
Managing scheduled maintenance tasks in microservices architectures

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills cron-job-scheduler

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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