Cron Expression Parser Connector for AI agents.

Q: How can I check if a schedule is valid?

You can use the validatecron tool to verify the syntax and field boundaries of any cron expression.

Q: Can I calculate future runs in a specific timezone?

Yes, by using getnextruns and providing an IANA timezone string like 'America/NewYork'.

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What Vinkius changes

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Real-world use case 01

Get_next_runs

Calculates the next specific timestamps when the schedule will trigger
Real-world use case 02

Validate_cron

Determines if a provided cron string follows correct syntax
Real-world use case 03

Describe_schedule

Translates a technical cron expression into a human-readable sentence

Complete set · 4capabilities

The complete Cron Expression Parser capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Cron Expression Parser.

Capability set01 / 01

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Cron Expression Parser.

01 Capability
Get next runs
Calculates the next specific timestamps when the schedule will trigger
02 Capability
Validate cron
Determines if a provided cron string follows correct syntax
03 Capability
Describe schedule
Translates a technical cron expression into a human-readable sentence
04 Capability
Detect scheduling anomalies
Identifies logical flaws or operational risks in a schedule configuration

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Cron Expression Parser to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Cron Expression Parser from the conversation.

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BjeKfeWhQQ6C9nVabNPUfaAjX1gvfA23xgnVOiOI/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Cron Expression Parser, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Cron Expression Parser for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BjeKfeWhQQ6C9nVabNPUfaAjX1gvfA23xgnVOiOI/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Cron Expression Parser URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Cron Expression Parser in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cron-expression-parser": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BjeKfeWhQQ6C9nVabNPUfaAjX1gvfA23xgnVOiOI/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Cron Expression Parser, help me...". 4 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cron-expression-parser": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BjeKfeWhQQ6C9nVabNPUfaAjX1gvfA23xgnVOiOI/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Ask Copilot: "Using Cron Expression Parser, help me...". 4 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cron-expression-parser": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BjeKfeWhQQ6C9nVabNPUfaAjX1gvfA23xgnVOiOI/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Cron Expression Parser, help me...". 4 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cron-expression-parser": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BjeKfeWhQQ6C9nVabNPUfaAjX1gvfA23xgnVOiOI/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Ask Cline: "Using Cron Expression Parser, help me...". 4 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add cron-expression-parser --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BjeKfeWhQQ6C9nVabNPUfaAjX1gvfA23xgnVOiOI/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Ask Claude: "Using Cron Expression Parser, show me...". 4 tools are ready

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 4 capabilities

Cron Expression Engine

Parse, validate, convert, and generate cron expressions across multiple standards.

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02 3 capabilities

Cron Expression Validator

Validate and calculate next execution times for standard and extended cron expressions.

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03 3 capabilities New

Cron Expression Validator & Next Run Calculator

Validate cron syntax and calculate exact future execution timestamps.

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04 3 capabilities New

Cron Expression Validator & Next Run Calculator Alternative

Validate cron syntax and calculate exact future execution timestamps.

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05 3 capabilities

Deterministic Cron Schedule Engine

Equip your AI with precise cron job parsing. Deterministically translate cron to natural language, format schedules, and calculate exact next execution times.

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06 1 capability

Cron Expression Calculator

Calculate the exact future dates of any Cron expression using deterministic JavaScript. Stop LLMs from failing date mathematics and leap year edge cases.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Cron Expression Parser connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about Cron Expression Parser.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Does this support extended cron formats?

Yes, the parser supports both standard 5-field and extended 6-field (including seconds) formats.

How can I check if a schedule is valid?

You can use the validate_cron capability to verify the syntax and field boundaries of any cron expression.

Can I calculate future runs in a specific timezone?

Yes, by using get_next_runs and providing an IANA timezone string like 'America/New_York'.

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Get_next_runs

Validate_cron

Describe_schedule

Get next runs

Validate cron

Describe schedule

Detect scheduling anomalies

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using Cron Expression Parser

Cron Expression Engine

Cron Expression Validator

Cron Expression Validator & Next Run Calculator

Cron Expression Validator & Next Run Calculator Alternative

Deterministic Cron Schedule Engine

Cron Expression Calculator

Give your agent a direct line to Cron Expression Parser.