About cron
cron schedules shell commands with the classic 5-field cron syntax and runs a
tiny foreground scheduler that fires them as they come due. Single binary, no
background service, no database - just a small JSON crontab.
cron 0.2.0
A lightweight cron-like job scheduler for Windows and beyond.
- By cuong21951
- Open Source
- Portable
Technical details
| Publisher | cuong21951 |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.2.0 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | cuong21951.cron |
Install cron from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=cuong21951.cron -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=cuong21951.cron -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=cuong21951.cron -e
cron adds this command to the command line: cron.
Frequently asked questions
Is cron free?
Yes. cron is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of cron?
The latest version is 0.2.0.
Is it safe to download cron?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 6e671393b2ce213e403118aa6fe65f102f0729f9259b6c923b30ebb89e57a909.
Which Windows versions does cron support?
cron runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall cron?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find cron and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=cuong21951.cron -e.
Is there a portable version of cron?
Yes. cron is available as a portable program (cron-0.2.0-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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