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CronWatch
● Identity checkedDeveloper Tools · Official-source review 2026-10-07
CronWatch records scheduled-job runs in the application’s own database and alerts when jobs fail, miss a run, stall or exceed time or cost thresholds. Optional Anthropic triage explains error context, and MCP exposes run history to coding agents. The MIT library mounts its dashboard inside the existing application rather than requiring a hosted monitoring account.
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- MIT library free; external infrastructure and optional Anthropic usage separate.
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- MCP run-history tools and nine language SDKs documented.
Is CronWatch right for you?
A good fit for
Choose it for developers who want local job evidence with optional AI error triage.
Before you choose
AI triage sends the error and recent output to Anthropic only when enabled. Logs may contain secrets, and agents with access can silence alerts; scope credentials and inspect actions. The library does not eliminate database or provider expenses.
How to use CronWatch
Add the relevant SDK, declare a job’s schedule and record runs in the selected database. Test a known missed or failed run and inspect the alert. Enable AI triage only for approved output and give the coding agent a scoped token before using MCP.
Run history, alerts and optional triage
CronWatch is a library with no vendor account or separate server requirement. Application database storage and optional provider calls remain separate costs. Its MCP workflow can inspect logs and errors and silence a job while investigating; keep human oversight of suppression and retain the deterministic run history.
Review method
Official vendor material reviewed on 7 October 2026. This listing describes documented workflow and restrictions. No application installation, paid generation, customer-data session or performance benchmark was conducted. Confirm live terms and inspect output for the intended use.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented operating workflow | Add the relevant SDK, declare a job’s schedule and record runs in the selected database. Test a known missed or failed run and inspect the alert. Enable AI triage only for approved output and give the coding agent a scoped token before using MCP. | Identity only | 2026-10-07 |
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Frequently asked questions
Are job logs always sent to Anthropic?
No. The official page says errors and recent output go to Anthropic only if triage is enabled. Ordinary run history stays in your configured database.
Who should choose CronWatch?
It suits developers who want local job evidence with optional AI error triage.
What is CronWatch used for?
CronWatch records scheduled-job runs in the application’s own database and alerts when jobs fail, miss a run, stall or exceed time or cost thresholds. Optional Anthropic triage explains error context, and MCP exposes run history to coding agents. The MIT library mounts its dashboard inside the existing application rather than requiring a hosted monitoring account.
Does CronWatch have a free plan?
MIT library free; external infrastructure and optional Anthropic usage separate.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does CronWatch cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use CronWatch through an API?
MCP run-history tools and nine language SDKs documented.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
AI triage sends the error and recent output to Anthropic only when enabled. Logs may contain secrets, and agents with access can silence alerts; scope credentials and inspect actions. The library does not eliminate database or provider expenses.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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Reviewed workflow, access and documented restrictions.
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CronWatch is a library with no vendor account or separate server requirement. Application database storage and optional provider calls remain separate costs. Its MCP workflow can inspect logs and errors and silence a job while investigating; keep human oversight of suppression and retain the deterministic run history.
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