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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.

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Cron

Automation

Last updated June 1, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Schedule, list, and manage cron jobs and recurring tasks from AI agents via MCP.

Install Cron

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install cron
Or run directly:
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-cron
View on GitHub

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Cron exposes an MCP interface for automation workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install cron — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate automation workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Cron MCP server?

The Cron MCP server is an Automation Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents schedule, list, and manage cron jobs and recurring tasks from AI agents via MCP. It exposes Cron's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

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 `npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-cron` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Cron MCP free?

Yes. The Cron MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Cron account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Cron MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Cron MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can schedule, list, and manage cron jobs and recurring tasks from AI agents via MCP directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Cron operations, inspect results, chain Cron with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive automation tasks without leaving your editor.