Implement cron job management system for scheduled tasks (similar to OpenAI's Pulse but the AI can also schedule jobs)

- Introduced a new cron job system allowing users to schedule automated tasks via the CLI, supporting one-time reminders and recurring jobs.
- Added commands for managing cron jobs: `/cron` to list jobs, `/cron add` to create new jobs, and `/cron remove` to delete jobs.
- Implemented job storage in `~/.hermes/cron/jobs.json` with output saved to `~/.hermes/cron/output/{job_id}/{timestamp}.md`.
- Enhanced the CLI and README documentation to include detailed usage instructions and examples for cron job management.
- Integrated cron job tools into the hermes-cli toolset, ensuring they are only available in interactive CLI mode.
- Added support for cron expression parsing with the `croniter` package, enabling flexible scheduling options.
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@ -83,6 +83,18 @@ from .browser_tool import (
BROWSER_TOOL_SCHEMAS
)
# Cronjob management tools (CLI-only, hermes-cli toolset)
from .cronjob_tools import (
schedule_cronjob,
list_cronjobs,
remove_cronjob,
check_cronjob_requirements,
get_cronjob_tool_definitions,
SCHEDULE_CRONJOB_SCHEMA,
LIST_CRONJOBS_SCHEMA,
REMOVE_CRONJOB_SCHEMA
)
__all__ = [
# Web tools
'web_search_tool',
@ -131,5 +143,14 @@ __all__ = [
'get_active_browser_sessions',
'check_browser_requirements',
'BROWSER_TOOL_SCHEMAS',
# Cronjob management tools (CLI-only)
'schedule_cronjob',
'list_cronjobs',
'remove_cronjob',
'check_cronjob_requirements',
'get_cronjob_tool_definitions',
'SCHEDULE_CRONJOB_SCHEMA',
'LIST_CRONJOBS_SCHEMA',
'REMOVE_CRONJOB_SCHEMA',
]

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"""
Cron job management tools for Hermes Agent.
These tools allow the agent to schedule, list, and remove automated tasks.
Only available when running via CLI (hermes-cli toolset).
IMPORTANT: Cronjobs run in isolated sessions with NO prior context.
The prompt must contain ALL necessary information.
"""
import json
import os
from typing import Optional
# Import from cron module (will be available when properly installed)
import sys
from pathlib import Path
sys.path.insert(0, str(Path(__file__).parent.parent))
from cron.jobs import create_job, get_job, list_jobs, remove_job
# =============================================================================
# Tool: schedule_cronjob
# =============================================================================
def schedule_cronjob(
prompt: str,
schedule: str,
name: Optional[str] = None,
repeat: Optional[int] = None,
task_id: str = None
) -> str:
"""
Schedule an automated task to run the agent on a schedule.
IMPORTANT: When the cronjob runs, it starts a COMPLETELY FRESH session.
The agent will have NO memory of this conversation or any prior context.
Therefore, the prompt MUST contain ALL necessary information:
- Full context of what needs to be done
- Specific file paths, URLs, or identifiers
- Clear success criteria
- Any relevant background information
BAD prompt: "Check on that server issue"
GOOD prompt: "SSH into server 192.168.1.100 as user 'deploy', check if nginx
is running with 'systemctl status nginx', and verify the site
https://example.com returns HTTP 200. Report any issues found."
Args:
prompt: Complete, self-contained instructions for the future agent.
Must include ALL context needed - the agent won't remember anything.
schedule: When to run. Either:
- Duration for one-shot: "30m", "2h", "1d" (runs once)
- Interval: "every 30m", "every 2h" (recurring)
- Cron expression: "0 9 * * *" (daily at 9am)
- ISO timestamp: "2026-02-03T14:00:00" (one-shot at specific time)
name: Optional human-friendly name for the job (for listing/management)
repeat: How many times to run. Omit for default behavior:
- One-shot schedules default to repeat=1 (run once)
- Intervals/cron default to forever
- Set repeat=5 to run 5 times then auto-delete
Returns:
JSON with job_id, next_run time, and confirmation
"""
try:
job = create_job(
prompt=prompt,
schedule=schedule,
name=name,
repeat=repeat
)
# Format repeat info for display
times = job["repeat"].get("times")
if times is None:
repeat_display = "forever"
elif times == 1:
repeat_display = "once"
else:
repeat_display = f"{times} times"
return json.dumps({
"success": True,
"job_id": job["id"],
"name": job["name"],
"schedule": job["schedule_display"],
"repeat": repeat_display,
"next_run_at": job["next_run_at"],
"message": f"Cronjob '{job['name']}' created. It will run {repeat_display}, next at {job['next_run_at']}."
}, indent=2)
except Exception as e:
return json.dumps({
"success": False,
"error": str(e)
}, indent=2)
SCHEDULE_CRONJOB_SCHEMA = {
"name": "schedule_cronjob",
"description": """Schedule an automated task to run the agent on a schedule.
CRITICAL: The cronjob runs in a FRESH SESSION with NO CONTEXT from this conversation.
The prompt must be COMPLETELY SELF-CONTAINED with ALL necessary information including:
- Full context and background
- Specific file paths, URLs, server addresses
- Clear instructions and success criteria
- Any credentials or configuration details
The future agent will NOT remember anything from the current conversation.
SCHEDULE FORMATS:
- One-shot: "30m", "2h", "1d" (runs once after delay)
- Interval: "every 30m", "every 2h" (recurring)
- Cron: "0 9 * * *" (cron expression for precise scheduling)
- Timestamp: "2026-02-03T14:00:00" (specific date/time)
REPEAT BEHAVIOR:
- One-shot schedules: run once by default
- Intervals/cron: run forever by default
- Set repeat=N to run exactly N times then auto-delete
Use for: reminders, periodic checks, scheduled reports, automated maintenance.""",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"prompt": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Complete, self-contained instructions. Must include ALL context - the future agent will have NO memory of this conversation."
},
"schedule": {
"type": "string",
"description": "When to run: '30m' (once in 30min), 'every 30m' (recurring), '0 9 * * *' (cron), or ISO timestamp"
},
"name": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional human-friendly name for the job"
},
"repeat": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "How many times to run. Omit for default (once for one-shot, forever for recurring). Set to N for exactly N runs."
}
},
"required": ["prompt", "schedule"]
}
}
# =============================================================================
# Tool: list_cronjobs
# =============================================================================
def list_cronjobs(include_disabled: bool = False, task_id: str = None) -> str:
"""
List all scheduled cronjobs.
Returns information about each job including:
- Job ID (needed for removal)
- Name
- Schedule (human-readable)
- Repeat status (completed/total or 'forever')
- Next scheduled run time
- Last run time and status (if any)
Args:
include_disabled: Whether to include disabled/completed jobs
Returns:
JSON array of all scheduled jobs
"""
try:
jobs = list_jobs(include_disabled=include_disabled)
formatted_jobs = []
for job in jobs:
# Format repeat status
times = job["repeat"].get("times")
completed = job["repeat"].get("completed", 0)
if times is None:
repeat_status = "forever"
else:
repeat_status = f"{completed}/{times}"
formatted_jobs.append({
"job_id": job["id"],
"name": job["name"],
"prompt_preview": job["prompt"][:100] + "..." if len(job["prompt"]) > 100 else job["prompt"],
"schedule": job["schedule_display"],
"repeat": repeat_status,
"next_run_at": job.get("next_run_at"),
"last_run_at": job.get("last_run_at"),
"last_status": job.get("last_status"),
"enabled": job.get("enabled", True)
})
return json.dumps({
"success": True,
"count": len(formatted_jobs),
"jobs": formatted_jobs
}, indent=2)
except Exception as e:
return json.dumps({
"success": False,
"error": str(e)
}, indent=2)
LIST_CRONJOBS_SCHEMA = {
"name": "list_cronjobs",
"description": """List all scheduled cronjobs with their IDs, schedules, and status.
Use this to:
- See what jobs are currently scheduled
- Find job IDs for removal with remove_cronjob
- Check job status and next run times
Returns job_id, name, schedule, repeat status, next/last run times.""",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"include_disabled": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "Include disabled/completed jobs in the list (default: false)"
}
},
"required": []
}
}
# =============================================================================
# Tool: remove_cronjob
# =============================================================================
def remove_cronjob(job_id: str, task_id: str = None) -> str:
"""
Remove a scheduled cronjob by its ID.
Use list_cronjobs first to find the job_id of the job you want to remove.
Args:
job_id: The ID of the job to remove (from list_cronjobs output)
Returns:
JSON confirmation of removal
"""
try:
job = get_job(job_id)
if not job:
return json.dumps({
"success": False,
"error": f"Job with ID '{job_id}' not found. Use list_cronjobs to see available jobs."
}, indent=2)
removed = remove_job(job_id)
if removed:
return json.dumps({
"success": True,
"message": f"Cronjob '{job['name']}' (ID: {job_id}) has been removed.",
"removed_job": {
"id": job_id,
"name": job["name"],
"schedule": job["schedule_display"]
}
}, indent=2)
else:
return json.dumps({
"success": False,
"error": f"Failed to remove job '{job_id}'"
}, indent=2)
except Exception as e:
return json.dumps({
"success": False,
"error": str(e)
}, indent=2)
REMOVE_CRONJOB_SCHEMA = {
"name": "remove_cronjob",
"description": """Remove a scheduled cronjob by its ID.
Use list_cronjobs first to find the job_id of the job you want to remove.
Jobs that have completed their repeat count are auto-removed, but you can
use this to cancel a job before it completes.""",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"job_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "The ID of the cronjob to remove (from list_cronjobs output)"
}
},
"required": ["job_id"]
}
}
# =============================================================================
# Requirements check
# =============================================================================
def check_cronjob_requirements() -> bool:
"""
Check if cronjob tools can be used.
Only available in interactive CLI mode (HERMES_INTERACTIVE=1).
"""
return os.getenv("HERMES_INTERACTIVE") == "1"
# =============================================================================
# Exports
# =============================================================================
def get_cronjob_tool_definitions():
"""Return tool definitions for cronjob management."""
return [
SCHEDULE_CRONJOB_SCHEMA,
LIST_CRONJOBS_SCHEMA,
REMOVE_CRONJOB_SCHEMA
]
# For direct testing
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Test the tools
print("Testing schedule_cronjob:")
result = schedule_cronjob(
prompt="Test prompt for cron job",
schedule="5m",
name="Test Job"
)
print(result)
print("\nTesting list_cronjobs:")
result = list_cronjobs()
print(result)