Cron Parser
FreeParse cron expressions to human-readable descriptions with next N run times
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How it works
1
Enter
Type or paste a cron expression into the input field.
2
Parse
The tool breaks down each field and displays a human-readable explanation of the schedule.
3
Verify
Review the next scheduled run times to confirm the expression matches your intended schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What cron format does it support?+
It supports the standard 5-field cron format: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. Extended 6-field formats with a seconds field are also recognized.
Is my cron expression processed on a server?+
No. All parsing and schedule calculation runs in your browser. Your cron expressions never leave your device.
Does it show the next run times?+
Yes. After parsing, the tool displays the next several upcoming execution times based on the cron expression so you can verify the schedule matches your expectations.
Can I use common shortcuts like @daily or @hourly?+
Yes. Standard cron shortcuts including @yearly, @monthly, @weekly, @daily, @hourly, and @reboot are recognized and converted to their equivalent 5-field expressions.
What do the special characters mean?+
The asterisk (*) means every value, slash (/) means step values, comma (,) means multiple values, and hyphen (-) means a range. For example, */5 in the minute field means every 5 minutes.