Last Updated on August 30, 2026
Gcron is a graphical frontend for cron.
This tool handles your cron configuration.
It reads your cron configuration at startup and initializes its content based on it. The user can display a cron input or explain it to get a better understanding. The user can also add a cron line to its cron configuration.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/padjis/gcron
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Developer: Emmanuel Padjinou
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Gcron is written in Vala. Learn Vala with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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