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Crontab to Systemd Timer

v1.0.3

Convert cron expressions to systemd .timer unit files with OnCalendar syntax.

Converts cron expressions to systemd timer OnCalendar= syntax and vice versa — useful when migrating scheduled tasks from crontab to systemd .timer unit files on modern Linux systems.

How to use
  • →Paste a cron expression (e.g. 0 3 * * 1) to get the equivalent OnCalendar= line.
  • →Or paste an OnCalendar= value to see the cron equivalent and next run times.
  • →Copy the result into your systemd .timer unit file.