About Cron Parser X402
Cron Parser X402 is an MCP server and pay-per-call API for parsing, validating, and explaining cron expressions. It returns upcoming run times in a chosen timezone and uses x402 payments in USDC on Base without an API key or signup.
Key features
- 01Parse and validate cron expressions
- 02Explain expressions in plain language
- 03Return upcoming execution times
- 04Support five- and six-field formats
- 05Choose an IANA timezone
Use cases
- 01Check a cron expression before deployment
- 02Review upcoming runs in a local timezone
MCP support
Exposes the `schedule_parse_cron` tool to MCP clients. It parses an expression and returns a description, field breakdown, and upcoming run times.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://cron-parser.api.klymax402.com/mcpclaude mcp add --transport sse cron-parser-x402 https://cron-parser.api.klymax402.com/mcp{"mcpServers":{"cron-parser-x402":{"type":"sse","url":"https://cron-parser.api.klymax402.com/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"cron-parser-x402":{"type":"sse","url":"https://cron-parser.api.klymax402.com/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"cron-parser-x402":{"type":"sse","url":"https://cron-parser.api.klymax402.com/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"cron-parser-x402":{"serverUrl":"https://cron-parser.api.klymax402.com/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMECron Parser API
Parse, validate, and explain cron expressions. Get next N run times in any timezone. Pay-per-call via x402 (USDC on Base L2) -- no API key, no signup, no rate-limit wall.
Part of the klymax402 marketplace -- 100 x402 micropayment APIs for AI agents, one wallet, USDC on Base.
Quickstart -- MCP
Add to your MCP client config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, ElizaOS, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"cron-parser": {
"url": "https://cron-parser.api.klymax402.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Quickstart -- HTTP (x402)
curl -X POST "https://cron-parser.api.klymax402.com/api/parse" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"expression":"..."}'
# -> 402 Payment Required, with an x402 payment challenge in the response body
Any x402-aware client (@x402/fetch, x402-agent-tools, ATXP) handles the 402 -> sign -> retry cycle automatically.
Tools
| Tool | Method | Path | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
schedule_parse_cron | POST | /api/parse | $0.003 | Parse a cron expression and get next run times |
schedule_parse_cron
Use this when you need to parse, validate, or explain a cron expression. Returns human-readable description, next N execution times, and field breakdown. Supports standard 5-field cron and extended 6-field (with seconds). Do NOT use for scheduling tasks — use api_test_webhook instead. Do NOT use for JSON validation — use data_validate_json instead.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
expression | string | yes | Cron expression (e.g. '0 9 * * 1-5' or '*/5 * * * *') |
timezone | string | no | IANA timezone (default: UTC, e.g. America/New_York) |
count | number | no | Number of next run times to return (default: 5, max: 20) |
Example agent prompts
- "Parse, validate, or explain a cron expression"
Payment
- Protocol: x402 -- HTTP-native pay-per-call, no signup, no API key
- Network: Base L2 (
eip155:8453) - Asset: USDC
- Facilitator: Coinbase CDP (primary), PayAI (fallback)
Part of klymax402
100 x402 micropayment APIs for AI agents -- one wallet, USDC on Base, zero signup.
- Catalog: https://klymax402.com/llms.txt
- Full API reference: https://klymax402.com/llms-full.txt
- Live stats: https://klymax402.com/stats
License
MIT
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