TL;DR
Cron is a Automation MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent schedule, list, and manage cron jobs and recurring tasks from AI agents via MCP. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install cron.
Cron
Automation
Schedule, list, and manage cron jobs and recurring tasks from AI agents via MCP.
Install Cron
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Cron MCP server?
Cron is listed as an Automation Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent schedule, list, and manage cron jobs and recurring tasks from AI agents via MCP. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.
How do I install Cron MCP with Claude Code?
The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install cron` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `` and restarting Claude Code.
Does MCPizy charge to view or install Cron MCP?
No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.
Does Cron MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?
The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.
What can I do with Cron MCP?
Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent schedule, list, and manage cron jobs and recurring tasks from AI agents via MCP. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.
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