Agent skill

Cron Ops

by czl9707 in czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw

Create, list, and delete scheduled cron jobs. An agent skill from czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.

MITAuto-check passedProductivity & Automation

Install Cron Ops

skills CLI

$ npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw cron-ops --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops .claude/skills/cron-ops && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Paste into Claude Code

Install the "cron-ops" agent skill from https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw/tree/main/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops into .claude/skills/cron-ops/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-ops", then confirm the skill loads.

Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

$skill-installer

$skill-installer install https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw/tree/main/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops

Type this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a codex

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw cron-ops --agent codex

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops .agents/skills/cron-ops && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.

Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/

Paste into Codex

Install the "cron-ops" agent skill from https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw/tree/main/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops into .agents/skills/cron-ops/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-ops", then confirm the skill loads.

Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a cursor

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw cron-ops --agent cursor

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops .cursor/skills/cron-ops && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.

Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/

Paste into Cursor

Install the "cron-ops" agent skill from https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw/tree/main/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops into .cursor/skills/cron-ops/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-ops", then confirm the skill loads.

Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

gemini skills install

$ gemini skills install https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.git --path default_workspace/skills/cron-ops

--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a gemini-cli

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw cron-ops --agent gemini-cli

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops .gemini/skills/cron-ops && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.

Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into Gemini CLI

Install the "cron-ops" agent skill from https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw/tree/main/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops into .gemini/skills/cron-ops/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-ops", then confirm the skill loads.

Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw cron-ops

Installs for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

skills CLI

$ npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a github-copilot

Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops .github/skills/cron-ops && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.

GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into GitHub Copilot

Install the "cron-ops" agent skill from https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw/tree/main/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops into .github/skills/cron-ops/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-ops", then confirm the skill loads.

GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

skills CLI

$ npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a opencode

OpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.

GitHub CLI

$ gh skill install czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw cron-ops --agent opencode

Project scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.

Manual copy

$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops .opencode/skills/cron-ops && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.

OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/

Paste into OpenCode

Install the "cron-ops" agent skill from https://github.com/czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw/tree/main/default_workspace/skills/cron-ops into .opencode/skills/cron-ops/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "cron-ops", then confirm the skill loads.

OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.

Facts

Skill name: cron-ops
GitHub stars: 1.9k
Token cost: ~593 tokens
SKILL.md length: 237 words
Files: 1
Skills in repo: 1
Repo updated: Jul 8, 2026
First seen: Oct 7, 2026
Licence: MIT

At a glance

Create, list, and delete scheduled cron jobs. An agent skill from czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.

Works in 6 steps: Ask what task should run and when → Determine the schedule → Ask which agent should run the task → …
Tasks that involve Scheduled and recurring tasks
SKILL.md covers What is a Cron?, Schedule Syntax, One-Off Jobs and Operations, plus 2 more sections
Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Cron Ops is an agent skill from czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw. Create, list, and delete scheduled cron jobs

Its SKILL.md is about 590 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Productivity & Automation, covering Scheduled and recurring tasks. It works with Python. The repository describes itself as: A step-by-step guide to build your own AI agent. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

Tasks that involve Scheduled and recurring tasks

Example prompts

“/cron-ops”

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

Ask what task should run and when
Determine the schedule
Ask which agent should run the task
Ask for a brief description of what the cron does
If the task should run only once (e.g., "remind me tomorrow"), set one_off: true
Create the directory and CRON.md file

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 37ae5dd. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown and bash).
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Cron Ops loads about 593 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 13 tokens; SKILL.md has 237 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it: ~13
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches: ~593

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw at commit 37ae5dd, republished under its MIT licence (© czl9707). 237 words, ~593 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/cron-ops/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).

name: cron-ops
description: Create, list, and delete scheduled cron jobs

Help users manage scheduled cron jobs in pickle-bot.

What is a Cron?

A cron is a scheduled task that runs at specified intervals. Crons are stored as CRON.md files at {{crons_path}}/<name>/CRON.md.

Schedule Syntax

Standard cron format: minute hour day month weekday

Examples:

0 9 * * * - Every day at 9:00 AM
*/30 * * * * - Every 30 minutes
0 0 * * 0 - Every Sunday at midnight

One-Off Jobs

Set one_off: true for jobs that should run only once. After execution, the cron is automatically deleted.

Use this for:

Reminders at a specific future time
Scheduled one-time tasks
Delayed notifications

Operations

Create

Ask what task should run and when
Determine the schedule
Ask which agent should run the task
Ask for a brief description of what the cron does
If the task should run only once (e.g., "remind me tomorrow"), set one_off: true
Create the directory and CRON.md file

List

Use bash to list directories:

bash

ls {{crons_path}}

Delete

List available crons
Confirm which one to delete
Use bash to remove:

bash

rm -rf {{crons_path}}/<cron-name>

Cron Prompt Guidelines

Cron jobs run in the background with no direct output to the user. The agent executing the cron has no conversation context.

When the user asks to be notified (e.g., "tell me", "let me know", "remind me"):

Include post_message instruction in the prompt

When the user doesn't ask for notification:

No post_message needed (e.g., background cleanup, data processing)

Cron Template

markdown

---
name: Cron Name
description: Brief description of what this cron does
agent: pickle
schedule: "0 9 * * *"
one_off: false  # Set to true for one-time jobs (optional, defaults to false)
---

Task description for the agent to execute.

With notification:

markdown

---
name: Daily Summary
description: Sends a daily summary of activity
agent: pickle
schedule: "0 9 * * *"
---

Check my inbox and use post_message to send me a summary.

One-off reminder:

markdown

---
name: Meeting Reminder
description: Reminder for tomorrow's meeting
agent: pickle
schedule: "30 14 21 3 *"
one_off: true
---

Use post_message to remind me about the team meeting in 15 minutes.

Files

Just SKILL.md in default_workspace/skills/cron-ops of czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 37ae5dd

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Works with

Python

Questions about Cron Ops

What does Cron Ops do?

Create, list, and delete scheduled cron jobs. An agent skill from czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw. Cron Ops is an agent skill from czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw.

When should I use Cron Ops?

Cron Ops fits situations like: tasks that involve Scheduled and recurring tasks.

How do I install Cron Ops in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (default_workspace/skills/cron-ops in czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw) into .claude/skills/cron-ops in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Cron Ops in Codex?

Run `npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (default_workspace/skills/cron-ops in czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw) into .agents/skills/cron-ops in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Cron Ops in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw --skill cron-ops -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/cron-ops, .gemini/skills/cron-ops, .github/skills/cron-ops and .opencode/skills/cron-ops in your project.

What does Cron Ops need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Cron Ops is instructions for the agent only.

Does Cron Ops access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Cron Ops safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Cron Ops use?

Cron Ops is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Cron Ops use?

About 593 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 2.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Cron Ops?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Cron Ops: Action Items Todoist (mgonto/executive-assistant-skills, 118 stars), Agenticx Automation Crontask (DemonDamon/AgenticX, 315 stars), AI Automation Workflows (NeverSight/learn-skills.dev, 216 stars) and Env Doctor (cat-xierluo/legal-skills, 717 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Cron Ops?

czl9707 (a GitHub user) maintains it in czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw, which has 1,898 GitHub stars. The repository was last updated on July 8, 2026.

Source: czl9707/build-your-own-openclaw on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.

Install Cron Ops

Facts

At a glance

What it does

When your agent uses it

Example prompts

Workflow steps

What it can do on your machine

Tool permissions

Runs code

Network

Credentials

Context cost

Safety

SKILL.md

What is a Cron?

Schedule Syntax

One-Off Jobs

Operations

Create

List

Delete

Cron Prompt Guidelines

Cron Template

Files

Compare with similar skills

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