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dsh-cron

Web Tools Updated 2026.08.19

Run the following command in DeepSeek Harness:

dsh plugin install uckkk/dsh-cron

Paste the following prompt into your AI chat to install this plugin:

Run dsh plugin install uckkk/dsh-cron in your terminal to add this plugin; the source repository is at https://github.com/uckkk/dsh-cron. After installation, append "dsh-cron" to the dsh.profile.bundles array in your profile package.json.

About this plugin

A 5-field cron expression looks simple on paper, but the moment asterisks, slashes, commas, and ranges mix together, eyeballing the schedule becomes slow and error-prone.

dsh-cron exposes a single tool, cron_parse: feed it a standard 5-field cron string and it returns a plain-language English description plus the next N concrete execution timestamps. Built in pure Node.js with zero external dependencies, it is lightweight, configuration-free, and fast.

It is well suited for engineers who need to verify scheduling logic mid-conversation in DeepSeek, and for ops teams that must explain trigger times to non-technical stakeholders. In short: turn cron from guess-the-symbols into read-and-understand.

Use Cases

  • Verify the next trigger times of a cron expression instantly
  • Explain complex cron rules to teammates in plain language
  • Confirm the expected execution sequence during scheduling debugging

Best For

  • Backend engineers who frequently write or review cron expressions
  • Ops staff who must explain scheduled jobs to non-technical colleagues
  • Developers who verify scheduling logic on the fly in AI chats