Explain a Cron Expression in Plain Language
Translate a cron expression into plain language (e.g. “every day at 9am”).
🔒 100% client-side — no data sent
Paste a crontab expression and get a plain-language explanation of how often and when the job runs. Perfect for double-checking a schedule before shipping it to production. Everything is parsed in your browser, with no data sent anywhere.
What is it for?
- ▸ Verify a cron job's schedule before deploying
- ▸ Understand a legacy or copied crontab
- ▸ Learn cron syntax by example
- ▸ Debug a job that runs at the wrong time
FAQ
Which cron expression format is supported?
The standard five-field crontab format (minute, hour, day of month, month, day of week) is supported.
Does it handle ranges and lists?
Yes, ranges, lists, steps (*/5) and wildcards are interpreted and explained clearly.
Is my expression sent to a server?
No, parsing happens entirely in your browser.
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