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gocron

For task scheduling, gocron is a self-hosted solution that provides task scheduler that allows users to specify recurring jobs via a simple YAML...

MIT Free flohoss/gocron · 532 github.com Go 2 deploy options REST API

Overview

A task scheduler built with Go and Vue.js that allows users to specify recurring jobs via a simple YAML configuration file. The scheduler reads job definitions, executes commands at specified times using cron expressions, and passes in environment variables for each job. A task scheduler built with Go and Vue.js that allows users to specify recurring jobs via a simple YAML configuration file. The scheduler reads job definitions, executes commands at specified times using cron expressions, and passes in environment variables for each job. - flohoss/gocron The project has 532 GitHub stars and is licensed under MIT.

Key Features

Source: GitHub README

  • Simple Configuration: Easily define jobs, cron schedules, and environment variables in a YAML config file.
  • Cron Scheduling: Supports cron expressions for precise scheduling.
  • Environment Variables: Define environment variables specific to each job.
  • Easy Job Management: Add and remove jobs quickly with simple configuration.
  • Pre-installed backup-software for an easy backup solution

Normalized Features

Source: tool-features-normalized.json

backup restore, docker, docker compose, rest api, scheduled tasks.

Deploy

Docker

Self-host with Docker Compose

Coolify

One-click via Coolify panel
elestio

Elestio

Managed hosting from $9/mo
pikapods

PikaPods

Simple managed hosting

Features

Integrations & APIs

  • REST API

Automation & Workflows

  • Scheduled Tasks / Cron

Data & Storage

  • Backup & Restore

Category

Automation & Workflow (122) Task Scheduling (6)

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