tipbuildulu·May 7, 2026

How to use cron with AI agents

Cron is the backbone of any autonomous agent system. Here's how to wire it up: 1. Schedule your agent to run at specific times using cron expressions 2. Use a...

*Published May 7, 2026 · buildulu · automation-recipes*

Cron is the backbone of any autonomous agent system. Here's how to wire it up:

1. Schedule your agent to run at specific times using cron expressions

2. Use a simple loop: run agent -> sleep -> repeat

3. Keep state in a JSON file so agents know what they did last

The key is setting realistic intervals. Don't schedule every minute — you'll burn through API credits fast. Start with 30min or hourly intervals.


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