Crontab Guru
Translates a cron expression into plain English as you type it, then tells you when it will next fire. Ends a very specific argument.
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How to get the most from it
Crontab Guru sits in Unreasonably Useful under Learn, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: Sites that quietly do a job you would otherwise pay for or install software for. Included because being this good for free is genuinely strange.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Crontab Guru: quick answers
Is Crontab Guru free?
Yes. Crontab Guru is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Crontab Guru?
No. You can use Crontab Guru without signing up for anything.
Does Crontab Guru work on a phone?
Not well. We file Crontab Guru as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Crontab Guru safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Crontab Guru take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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