Auto-retry failed cron jobs on connection recovery. Use when cron jobs fail due to network errors and should be retried when connectivity is restored. Integrates with heartbeat to detect failed jobs and re-run them automatically.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install cron-retryOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install cron-retryβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/cron-retry/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
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What Cron Retry can do for your AI workflow
Auto-retry failed cron jobs directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 4,383+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Cron Retry
Help me get started with Cron Retry
Explains what Cron Retry does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use Cron Retry to auto-retry failed cron jobs on connection recovery
Invokes Cron Retry with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with Cron Retry in my developer & devops workflow?
Lists the top use cases for Cron Retry, with example commands for each scenario
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Cron Retry extends your AI assistant with the ability to auto-retry failed cron jobs on connection recovery. Use when cron jobs fail due to network errors and should be retried when connectivity is restored. Integrates with heartbeat to detect failed jobs and re-run them automatically. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using Cron Retry as its underlying capability.
Cron Retry works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install Cron Retry once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
Getting started with Cron Retry takes about two minutes. Place the skill at `~/.claude/skills/cron-retry/` (personal, all projects) or `.claude/skills/cron-retry/` (project-specific), then restart your AI client. From that point, typing `/cron-retry` in any conversation activates it, or the AI will use it on its own when it detects a relevant request.
Cron Retry has been installed 4,383 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Developer & DevOps category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. The source code is open on GitHub β you can inspect it, contribute fixes, or fork it to adapt the skill for your specific setup. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cron-retry/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/cron-retry/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /cron-retry or let the AI discover it automatically.
Cron Retry supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
Cron Retry is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Auto-retry failed cron jobs on connection recovery. Use when cron jobs fail due to network errors and should be retried when connectivity is restored. Integrates with heartbeat to detect failed jobs and re-run them automatically.
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