How to Use Cron Expression Parser
Paste a 5-field cron expression (or a preset like @daily) and get a human-readable description plus a field-by-field breakdown.
Open the Cron Expression Parser tool →What is Cron Expression Parser?
Translate a cron expression into plain English. It's completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — so it's fast and private.
How to use Cron Expression Parser
- Open the Cron Expression Parser tool.
- Paste or type your input.
- Set any options provided.
- Copy the result. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does it tell me?
It translates a cron expression into plain English so you can confirm when a scheduled job will actually run.
Which cron format does it use?
Standard five-field cron: minute, hour, day-of-month, month and day-of-week.
Why isn't my job running when I expect?
A common gotcha is setting both day-of-month and day-of-week — cron treats them as OR, so the job runs whenever either one matches.
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