cron

Cron jobs (optional)

This folder contains example scheduled jobs for Tradclaw. They are not core to the scaffold.

Do not copy this folder or jobs.template.json literally into a live OpenClaw config. Treat it as a sketch of what a job could look like: the id strings, cron expressions, timezone fields, and clock times are placeholders for Pacific-time-style demos. In real use, invent your own IDs, match your timezone, and pick schedules that fit your household.

When to use this folder

Pick cron jobs after household setup and module selection (see ../tradclaw/BOOTSTRAP.md and ../tradclaw/module-selection-guide.md). Prompts should assume the household template lives under ../workspace/ until the user copies it elsewhere.

File

• jobs.template.json — sample job shapes (goals + prompts). Adapt fields; do not assume repo IDs or timestamps are correct for your install (all entries default to enabled: false)

Plain-language job ideas (adapt timing to your life)

Use these as what to schedule, not as copy-paste config. Match cadence to your timezone and OpenClaw cron format.

Idea	Typical timing (example)	Task in plain language
Morning brief	Weekdays, before the rush	Calendar, school inboxes, weather if useful, helper day — actionable summary only; optional one fun fact if the household wants it
Afternoon pickup	Weekdays, ~60–90 min before pickup	Same-day calendar + school messages; gear, forms, snacks, uniforms
Weekend preview	Friday evening	Sat/Sun activities, sports times, prep and conflicts
Meal plan	Sunday afternoon	Week of dinners from calendar load; grocery gaps
School deadline sweep	Midweek	Forms, fees, spirit days, trips — skip newsletter noise
Helper payment	Matches pay cadence	Who is due; amount only if stored confidently
Home maintenance	Monthly-ish	2–4 realistic tasks from your schedule file
Homework review	Weekly	Patterns from homework logs; reinforce concepts
Storytime	Optional evenings	Optional story prompt if household uses story mode

How to use it

Do not enable everything.

Pick only the jobs that match the household’s actual needs. A small number of good scheduled checks beats a giant automation hairball.

Good starter picks (concepts, not copy-paste IDs)

These names match example entries in jobs.template.json so you can find the right idea. Rename and reschedule when you implement:

• morning brief
• afternoon pickup check
• weekend preview
• meal plan prompt

Add later if useful:

• school deadline sweep
• helper payment reminder
• monthly home maintenance
• homework review
• storytime prompt

Advice

• Use cron for exact timing.
• Use heartbeat for lighter rotating checks (see workspace/HEARTBEAT.md).
• Keep messages short and actionable.
• If a job creates too much noise, disable it or reduce frequency.