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NetIntel Cron Parser — Explain
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NetIntel Cron Parser — Explain is a paid API for AI agents from netintel.dev, paid per call via x402, $0.03/call, status unknown (last checked 2026-10-11).
Parses and explains a cron expression in plain English, validates it, grades it, and returns the next scheduled run times
Price / call$0.03
Success—
StatusUnknown
How this service works
Parse any cron expression into a human-readable explanation, validate its syntax, compute the next 5 scheduled run times (UTC), and detect common patterns (daily, weekly, monthly, hourly) — accepts standard numeric fields plus JAN-DEC/SUN-SAT name tokens — so agents can understand, validate, and work with cron schedules without implementing their own cron parser.
Output
Returns a JSON object with: a human-readable explanation of the cron expression (e.g. 'At 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday'), a recognized pattern name, whether the expression is valid, a letter grade (A–F) and numeric score (0–100), parsed field breakdown, an array of upcoming run timestamps, plus any warnings or findings about potential issues.
Example use cases
Example prompt
“Can you explain what the cron expression '0 9 * * 1-5' means in plain English and show me the next 10 times it'll run in the America/New_York timezone?”
Technical details
Endpoint
GEThttps://netintel.dev/cron-parser/explain?utm_source=zero.xyzWhen to prefer
Use this endpoint when you need to interpret, validate, or document a cron expression for a human audience or automated scheduler — especially when you want next-run previews with timezone awareness and a quality grade. Prefer over manual parsing or LLM guessing when accuracy and structured output matter.
Side effects
- Missing or malformed 'expression' query parameter — returns validation error
- Invalid cron syntax (wrong number of fields, out-of-range values) — is_valid returns false with findings array populated
- Unrecognized IANA timezone string — may default to UTC or return error
- Expression too complex to name — pattern_name may be null or generic
- Network/payment failure — HTTP 402 if USDC payment not provided
Input
Schema · Request body
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| inputrequired | object | |
| output | object |
Output
Schema · Response
{
"type": "json",
"example": {
"grade": "A",
"score": 100,
"fields": {
"hour": "9",
"month": "*",
"minute": "0",
"day_of_week": "1-5",
"day_of_month": "*"
},
"findings": [],
"is_valid": true,
"warnings": [],
"next_runs": [
"2024-03-11T09:00:00Z"
],
"expression": "0 9 * * 1-5",
"explanation": "At 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday",
"pattern_name": "Weekdays at 9:00 AM"
}
}Tags
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