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Cron Expression Parser

Cron Expression Parser MCP Connector for Claude

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Validate, interpret, and calculate execution schedules from cron expressions.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner
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This MCP server provides a powerful engine for working with both standard and extended cron expressions. It allows AI agents to validate syntax, calculate upcoming execution timestamps in any timezone, translate technical strings into human-readable descriptions, and detect scheduling anomalies like unreachable dates or high-frequency intervals. Use validate_cron to check syntax, get_next_runs for future timestamps, describe_schedule for natural language summaries, and detect_anomalies to find logical flaws.

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4 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_next_runs

Calculates the next specific timestamps when the schedule will trigger

validate_cron

Determines if a provided cron string follows correct syntax

describe_schedule

Translates a technical cron expression into a human-readable sentence

detect_scheduling_anomalies

Identifies logical flaws or operational risks in a schedule configuration

See how to talk to your AI agent using Cron Expression Parser.

Is this cron expression valid: '0 0 * * *'?

Yes, the expression is valid and represents a daily schedule at midnight.

What is the next run for '@daily' starting from 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z in UTC?

The next execution time is 2024-01-02T00:00:00Z.

Describe this schedule for me: '30 14 * * 1'

This schedule runs every Monday at 02:30 PM.

Yes, the parser supports both standard 5-field and extended 6-field (including seconds) formats.

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