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mcp-cron

Active·★ 26·NOASSERTION·Updated 2026-09-04

MCP Cron is a server that schedules shell commands or AI-powered tasks using cron expressions. It provides tools to manage tasks via MCP protocol, supports task persistence with SQLite, and ensures multi-instance safety. The server can run in HTTP or stdio transport modes.

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$ Install
$ npx -y mcp-cron
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01

Features

01Schedule shell commands or AI tasks using cron expressions
02AI tasks can access other MCP servers
03Manage tasks via MCP protocol (list, add, update, remove, run, enable/disable)
04Task execution with output capture
05Task persistence across restarts using SQLite
02

Compatibility

Cursor
Cursor
Verified via docs
Claude Desktop
Claude Desktop
Verified via docs
Claude Code
Claude Code
Verified via docs
03

Quick start

1
$ npx -y mcp-cron
04

Use cases

↳Schedule recurring shell commands or scripts for automation.
↳Schedule AI-powered analysis tasks to generate periodic reports.
↳Integrate with MCP-compatible IDEs like Cursor or Claude Desktop for seamless task management.
05

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MCP server for scheduling and running shell commands and AI prompts

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Last commit1mo ago
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CategoryWorkflow Automation
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