Scheduled Tasks (Cron)

Automate recurring tasks and time-based actions with flexible scheduling

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What It Does

Scheduled Tasks (Cron) enables time-based automation for recurring and one-time tasks. Set up daily reports, weekly reminders, monthly check-ins, or custom intervals. Your assistant executes tasks automatically at the right time without manual intervention.

Recurring TasksOne-Time SchedulingFlexible IntervalsAutomated RemindersBackground Execution

In a Nutshell

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Flexible Scheduling — set tasks by time, day, week, or custom intervals

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Recurring Actions — automate daily, weekly, monthly workflows

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One-Time Tasks — schedule future actions and reminders

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Smart Notifications — get alerts when tasks run or fail

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Easy Management — view, pause, or cancel scheduled tasks

Use Cases

Daily Reports

Generate and send morning briefings with calendar, emails, and priorities

Follow-Up Reminders

Set automated reminders for client check-ins and project milestones

Recurring Checks

Monitor system status, check for updates, or review pending items regularly

Weekly Summaries

Compile activity summaries, metrics, or team updates every Friday

How to Use

Step 1

Define the task

Specify what action you want automated (send email, generate report, check status, etc.).

Be clear about what data or inputs the task needs.

Step 2

Set the schedule

Choose frequency: one-time, daily, weekly, monthly, or custom cron expression.

Step 3

Configure notifications

Decide if you want alerts when the task runs, succeeds, or fails.

Step 4

Activate and monitor

Enable the task and track execution history. Pause or modify anytime.

View all scheduled tasks in your dashboard to manage them easily.

Command Examples

You say:

Send me a morning briefing every weekday at 8am

Assistant responds:

Scheduled: Daily briefing at 8:00 AM (Mon-Fri) • Includes: calendar, unread emails, top priorities

You say:

Remind me to follow up with Sarah in 3 days

Assistant responds:

One-time reminder set for March 14 at 9:00 AM: "Follow up with Sarah"

You say:

Check for new GitHub issues every Monday at 10am

Assistant responds:

Weekly task created: Every Monday at 10:00 AM • Action: Check GitHub issues • Notify: Yes

Limits & Behavior

Resource	Limit	Notes
Active tasks	50 tasks	Basic plan; Pro allows 200+
Min frequency	5 minutes	prevents excessive API usage
Execution time	5 min/task	longer tasks may timeout
Failed retries	3 attempts	then pauses task and alerts you

Models & Modes

Schedule Type	Format	Example	Best For
Simple	Natural language	"every day at 9am"	common schedules
Interval	Every X hours/days	"every 6 hours"	regular checks
Cron Expression	/30 9-17 * 1-5	"every 30 min, 9-5, weekdays"	complex patterns

FAQ

Setup Requirements

Clear task definition and desired action

Schedule specification (time, frequency, timezone)

Required integrations connected (if task uses them)

Notification preferences configured

Troubleshooting

Error	Meaning	Action
TASK_TIMEOUT	Execution exceeded 5 minutes	Simplify task or split into smaller steps
AUTH_EXPIRED	Integration token invalid	Re-authenticate the required integration
INVALID_SCHEDULE	Cron expression malformed	Check syntax or use natural language
RATE_LIMITED	Too many executions	Increase interval or reduce frequency