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Expression
* * * * *

Every minute

Next 5 Run Times
16/4/2026, 11:50:00 AM
26/4/2026, 11:51:00 AM
36/4/2026, 11:52:00 AM
46/4/2026, 11:53:00 AM
56/4/2026, 11:54:00 AM

How It Works

1

Set Schedule Fields

Enter values for minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week, or use a preset.

2

Read Description

The tool shows a human-readable description and the next 5 scheduled run times.

3

Copy Expression

Copy the cron expression to use in your crontab, CI/CD pipeline, or scheduler.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cron expression?
A cron expression is a string of five fields representing minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week. It defines a recurring schedule for automated tasks on Unix-like systems.
What does * mean in cron?
The asterisk (*) means "every" or "any value". For example, * in the minute field means every minute, and * in the hour field means every hour.
What does */5 mean?
The */5 syntax means "every 5th interval". In the minute field, */5 means every 5 minutes (0, 5, 10, 15, ...).
How do I schedule a daily job?
Use "0 0 * * *" for midnight daily, or "0 9 * * *" for 9 AM daily. The first two fields set the minute and hour, and the remaining wildcards mean every day.
What is the difference between 5-field and 6-field cron?
Standard cron uses 5 fields (minute, hour, day, month, weekday). Some systems like Quartz add a 6th field for seconds. This tool generates standard 5-field expressions.
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Front-end development involves constant context switching between code and visual output. Having generators and references in a single browser tab speeds up prototyping and reduces the need to search through documentation sites.

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Pro tip

Use the CSS variable output option when available. It makes your generated code theme-friendly and easier to maintain across a design system.

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