The Scheduler Component triggers jobs periodically at fixed times, dates, or intervals using cron syntax. It is useful for automating recurring tasks within a workflow.
This component enables users to schedule execution times based on minutes, hours, days, and specific time zones. It supports immediate triggering when a flow starts.
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Emits scheduled timestamps based on the defined cron schedule.
Output Properties
previousDate
string
The last scheduled execution time (ISO 8601 format).
now
string
The current execution time (ISO 8601 format).
nextDate
string
The next scheduled execution time (ISO 8601 format).
minute
string
Cron expression for minutes (*, -, /, 0-59, etc.).
hour
string
Cron expression for hours (*, -, /, 0-23, etc.).
dayMonth
string
Cron expression for days of the month (*, -, /, 1-31, etc.).
dayWeek
string
Cron expression for days of the week (*, -, /, 0-6, SUN-SAT, etc.).
immediate
boolean
If true, triggers execution immediately upon starting the flow.
timezone
string
Timezone for scheduling (e.g., 'Europe/Prague', defaults to GMT).
Define Scheduling Rules: The user sets up cron-like expressions to determine execution times.
Trigger Execution: The component schedules the task based on the defined rules.
Generate Timestamps: Outputs previousDate, now, and nextDate at execution time.
Flexible Scheduling: Supports standard cron expressions for precise scheduling.
Immediate Execution: Can trigger immediately when a flow starts if immediate is set to true.
Timezone Support: Users can specify a timezone for accurate scheduling across different regions.
This component is ideal for time-based automation, recurring task execution, and scheduling workflows efficiently.