cron_next_runs
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Explain a 5- or 6-field cron expression in plain English and list its next run times in a time zone (as ISO 8601 and Unix timestamps). Use to answer "when does this cron job run next?" or to validate an expression.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| expression | string | yes | Cron expression, e.g. "0 9 * * 1-5". |
| timezone | string | no | Zone the schedule is evaluated in. Defaults to UTC. |
| count | integer | no | How many upcoming runs to return. Default 5. |
| from | string | no | Start evaluating after this date/time (ISO 8601). Defaults to now. |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"expression": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Cron expression, e.g. \"0 9 * * 1-5\"."
},
"timezone": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Zone the schedule is evaluated in. Defaults to UTC."
},
"count": {
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 1,
"maximum": 20,
"description": "How many upcoming runs to return. Default 5."
},
"from": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Start evaluating after this date/time (ISO 8601). Defaults to now."
}
},
"required": [
"expression"
],
"additionalProperties": false
}