n8n-nodes-cronlytic

An n8n community node for integrating with Cronlytic, providing advanced cron scheduling capabilities for n8n workflows through webhook triggers.

!n8n
!npm
!License

What is Cronlytic?

Cronlytic is an advanced cron scheduling service that provides:
- Robust, reliable cron job execution
- Detailed execution logs and monitoring
- Advanced scheduling features beyond basic cron
- API-based job management
- Webhook-based triggers for external systems

Features

This n8n node provides:

- Cronlytic Trigger: Create scheduled workflows using Cronlytic's advanced cron scheduler
- Webhook Integration: Automatically sets up webhooks between Cronlytic and n8n
- Advanced Scheduling: Support for complex cron expressions
- Automatic Job Management: Creates, updates, and deletes Cronlytic jobs as needed
- Custom Headers & Payloads: Configure webhook requests with custom data

Installation

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1. Go to Settings > Community Nodes in your n8n instance
2. Click Install
3. Enter n8n-nodes-cronlytic
4. Click Install

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``bash

`In your n8n installation directory`


npm install n8n-nodes-cronlytic
Restart your n8n instance


Setup
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1. Sign up for a Cronlytic account
2. Navigate to API Keys in your dashboard
3. Click Generate New API Key
4. Copy your API Key and User ID
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1. In n8n, go to Credentials
2. Click Create New Credential
3. Search for and select Cronlytic API
4. Enter your API Key and User ID
5. Test the connection and save
Usage
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The Cronlytic Trigger node creates scheduled jobs on Cronlytic that trigger your n8n workflows via webhooks.
#### Configuration Options:
- Job Name: Unique identifier for the cron job (alphanumeric, hyphens, underscores only)
- Cron Expression: 5-field cron expression (minute hour day month day-of-week)
- Webhook Body: Optional JSON payload to send with the webhook
- Additional Headers: Custom headers for webhook requests
#### Example Cron Expressions:

- /5 *- Every 5 minutes -0 9 1-5- 9 AM on weekdays -0 0 1 - First day of every month -30 14 0 - 2:30 PM every Sunday

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1. Add a Cronlytic Trigger node to your workflow 2. Configure credentials 3. Set job name:daily-report-generator4. Set cron expression:0 9 *(daily at 9 AM) 5. Add webhook body:{"source": "cronlytic", "type": "daily_report"}6. Connect to your processing nodes 7. Activate the workflow

When activated, this creates a job on Cronlytic that will trigger your workflow daily at 9 AM.

`Advanced Features`

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Include dynamic data in your webhook triggers:

`json { "trigger_time": "{{timestamp}}", "source": "cronlytic", "workflow_id": "daily-backup", "environment": "production" }`

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The node includes built-in error handling: - API connection retries with exponential backoff - Automatic lambda warming for reliable execution - Detailed error messages for troubleshooting

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Jobs are automatically managed by n8n: - Created when workflow is activated - Updated when node configuration changes - Deleted when workflow is deactivated or node is removed

`API Reference`

This node uses the Cronlytic Programmatic API. For advanced usage, refer to the complete API documentation.

`Troubleshooting`

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1. Authentication Failed - Verify API Key and User ID are correct - Check that credentials are properly configured in n8n

2. Invalid Cron Expression - Use 5-field format:minute hour day month day-of-week

3. Webhook Not Triggering - Ensure workflow is activated - Check Cronlytic dashboard for job status and logs - Verify webhook URL is accessible

4. Job Limit Exceeded - Check your Cronlytic plan limits - Delete unused jobs or upgrade your plan

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- Node Issues: GitHub Issues - Cronlytic API: saleh@cronlytic.com - n8n Community: n8n Community Forum

`Development`

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- Node.js ≥ 20.15 - n8n development environment

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`bash

`Clone the repository`


git clone https://github.com/Cronlytic/n8n-nodes-cronlytic.git
cd n8n-nodes-cronlytic
Install dependencies

npm install
Build the node

npm run build
Link for local testing

npm link
n8n start

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- npm run build- Build the node -npm run dev- Build in watch mode -npm run lint- Run linter -npm run format` - Format code

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Run linting and formatting
6. Submit a pull request

License

MIT

Author

Saleh Alsaihati
- GitHub: @Cronlytic
- Email: saleh@cronlytic.com

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Built with ❤️ for the n8n community

n8n-nodes-cronlytic

An n8n community node for integrating with Cronlytic, providing advanced cron scheduling capabilities for n8n workflows through webhook triggers.

!n8n
!npm
!License

What is Cronlytic?

Features

This n8n node provides:

Installation

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1. Go to Settings > Community Nodes in your n8n instance
2. Click Install
3. Enter n8n-nodes-cronlytic
4. Click Install

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``bash

`In your n8n installation directory`


npm install n8n-nodes-cronlytic
Restart your n8n instance


Setup
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1. Sign up for a Cronlytic account
2. Navigate to API Keys in your dashboard
3. Click Generate New API Key
4. Copy your API Key and User ID
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1. In n8n, go to Credentials
2. Click Create New Credential
3. Search for and select Cronlytic API
4. Enter your API Key and User ID
5. Test the connection and save
Usage
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The Cronlytic Trigger node creates scheduled jobs on Cronlytic that trigger your n8n workflows via webhooks.
#### Configuration Options:
- Job Name: Unique identifier for the cron job (alphanumeric, hyphens, underscores only)
- Cron Expression: 5-field cron expression (minute hour day month day-of-week)
- Webhook Body: Optional JSON payload to send with the webhook
- Additional Headers: Custom headers for webhook requests
#### Example Cron Expressions:

- /5 *- Every 5 minutes -0 9 1-5- 9 AM on weekdays -0 0 1 - First day of every month -30 14 0 - 2:30 PM every Sunday

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When activated, this creates a job on Cronlytic that will trigger your workflow daily at 9 AM.

`Advanced Features`

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Include dynamic data in your webhook triggers:

`json { "trigger_time": "{{timestamp}}", "source": "cronlytic", "workflow_id": "daily-backup", "environment": "production" }`

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The node includes built-in error handling: - API connection retries with exponential backoff - Automatic lambda warming for reliable execution - Detailed error messages for troubleshooting

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Jobs are automatically managed by n8n: - Created when workflow is activated - Updated when node configuration changes - Deleted when workflow is deactivated or node is removed

`API Reference`

This node uses the Cronlytic Programmatic API. For advanced usage, refer to the complete API documentation.

`Troubleshooting`

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1. Authentication Failed - Verify API Key and User ID are correct - Check that credentials are properly configured in n8n

2. Invalid Cron Expression - Use 5-field format:minute hour day month day-of-week

3. Webhook Not Triggering - Ensure workflow is activated - Check Cronlytic dashboard for job status and logs - Verify webhook URL is accessible

4. Job Limit Exceeded - Check your Cronlytic plan limits - Delete unused jobs or upgrade your plan

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- Node Issues: GitHub Issues - Cronlytic API: saleh@cronlytic.com - n8n Community: n8n Community Forum

`Development`

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- Node.js ≥ 20.15 - n8n development environment

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`bash

`Clone the repository`


git clone https://github.com/Cronlytic/n8n-nodes-cronlytic.git
cd n8n-nodes-cronlytic
Install dependencies

npm install
Build the node

npm run build
Link for local testing

npm link
n8n start

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- npm run build- Build the node -npm run dev- Build in watch mode -npm run lint- Run linter -npm run format` - Format code

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Run linting and formatting
6. Submit a pull request

License

MIT

Author

Saleh Alsaihati
- GitHub: @Cronlytic
- Email: saleh@cronlytic.com

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Built with ❤️ for the n8n community