Getting Started

Getting Started

Getting Started with Croncode

This guide will walk you through the process of creating your first recurring script using Croncode.

1. Describe Your Task

Start by entering a natural language description of what you want to achieve and how often it should run. For example:

“Fetch the latest news from Hacker News every morning at 8 AM and email me a summary.”

2. Generate Code

Croncode will process your request and generate:

  1. The Script: A complete, ready-to-run script in your language of choice (Node.js, Python, or Bash).
  2. The Schedule: A standard crontab expression with a human-readable explanation.

3. Verify and Test

Before deploying, you can use our in-browser sandbox to verify the script’s behavior. The sandbox provides a secure environment to run the code and check the output without needing to set up anything on your local machine.

4. Deploy

Once you’re satisfied with the generated script, you can deploy it to your server using the provided cron schedule and instructions.

Running Croncode Locally

If you’d like to contribute or run the application on your own machine, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

  • Node.js: LTS version recommended.
  • Git: For cloning the repository.

Setup

  1. Clone the Repository:
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    git clone https://github.com/aaronbronow/croncode.git
cd croncode
  2. Install Dependencies:
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    npm install
  3. Run Development Server:
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    npm run dev

    The application will be available at http://localhost:5173.