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convex-crons

Add recurring scheduled jobs (crons) to the Convex app.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/convex/agent-skills --skill convex-crons
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads convex-crons automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·The skill provides documentation on how to set up scheduled cron jobs within a Convex application. It contains no executable code, tool definitions, or suspicious instructions.
Socket PassNo alerts
Snyk PassLOW ·Risk: LOW · No issues

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

<!-- GENERATED from convex-agents content/capabilities/crons.json — do not edit by hand. -->

Add scheduled jobs (crons)

Define recurring jobs in convex/crons.ts targeting internal functions, with sane intervals and idempotent handlers.

Workflow

  1. Create convex/crons.ts with cronJobs().
  2. Schedule internal functions (never public api.*) at the right interval.
  3. Make handlers idempotent (safe to re-run); keep each run small.
  4. Verify the job appears in the dashboard schedule.

Rules

  • Schedule internal.* functions, never api.*.
  • Keep cron handlers small + idempotent.
  • Don't poll tight intervals for things a subscription can push.

FAQ

What does the convex-crons skill do?

Add recurring scheduled jobs (crons) to the Convex app.

How do I install convex-crons?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/convex/agent-skills --skill convex-crons in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/convex-crons/ (personal) or .claude/skills/convex-crons/ (project).

Which AI agents can use convex-crons?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is convex-crons safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains convex-crons?

It is published by convex in convex/agent-skills. It has 36,356 recorded installs.

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