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# Schedules

What it is: Schedules allows you to run backend API endpoints automatically at specified times using cron expressions. Perfect for recurring reports, data syncs, and automated workflows.

How to access: Click the Schedules tab in the workspace topbar, or ask the AI agent to create a schedule.

Key features:

* Cron-based timing: Use standard cron expressions for flexible scheduling
* Endpoint triggering: Schedules call POST endpoints in your backend API
* Environment control: Run schedules in development or production
* Pause/resume: Temporarily pause schedules without deleting them
* Monitoring: View schedule status and execution history

Common cron patterns:

* Every minute: \* \* \* \* \*
* Every hour: 0 \* \* \* \*
* Every day at midnight: 0 0 \* \* \*
* Every 15 minutes: \*/15 \* \* \* \*
* Every Tuesday at 1:30 PM: 30 13 \* \* 2

How to use:

1. Tell the agent what you want to run automatically (e.g., "Send a daily report at 9 AM")
2. The agent creates the endpoint and schedule
3. Monitor execution in the Schedules tab
4. Pause, resume, or delete as needed

Tips:

* Test your endpoint manually before scheduling it
* Schedules apply to production after deployment
* Use descriptive endpoint names for easy schedule management


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