The Cron Translator MCP server,
connected in one click.
Explain cron expressions in English, list next run times, and catch scheduling gotchas. Connect the official Cron Translator MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Add Cron Translator to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http cron-translator https://crontoenglish.com/api/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
Cron Translator · https://crontoenglish.com/api/mcp
What your AI can do with Cron Translator
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “explain_cron”: Translate a cron expression into plain English, list its upcoming run times in a specific timezone, and report the gotchas that make schedul.”
“Use “next_cron_runs”: List the next run times for a cron expression in a specific timezone, with no prose. Use this when the only question is "when does this nex.”
“Use “build_cron”: Convert an English schedule description into a standard five-field cron expression, then explain and validate the result. Use this when a u.”
How secure is the Cron Translator MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how Cron Translator holds up.
Official endpoint
Operated by Cron Translator (crontoenglish.com) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If Cron Translator adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick Cron Translator
Choose Cron Translator in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
Cron Translator's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
The actual tools Cron Translator exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
explain_cron — Translate a cron expression into plain English, list its upcoming run times in a specific timezone, and report the gotchas that make schedul
next_cron_runs — List the next run times for a cron expression in a specific timezone, with no prose. Use this when the only question is "when does this nex
build_cron — Convert an English schedule description into a standard five-field cron expression, then explain and validate the result. Use this when a u
Who runs the Cron Translator MCP server?
The Cron Translator MCP server at a glance
https://crontoenglish.com/api/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official Cron Translator MCP server?
Yes — Cron Translator operates its own remote MCP server at crontoenglish.com. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect Cron Translator to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick Cron Translator in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, Cron Translator's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. Cron Translator runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the Cron Translator MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect Cron Translator in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just Cron Translator
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
Squarespace DomainsDesignView →Set up Cron Translator in: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · VS Code
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