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summary: CLI reference for `openclaw cron` (schedule and run background jobs)
read_when:
- You want scheduled jobs and wakeups
- You’re debugging cron execution and logs
openclaw cron
Manage cron jobs for the Gateway scheduler.
Related:
- Cron jobs: Cron jobs
Tip: run openclaw cron --help for the full command surface.
Common edits
Update delivery settings without changing the message:
openclaw cron edit <job-id> --deliver --channel telegram --to "123456789"
Disable delivery for an isolated job:
openclaw cron edit <job-id> --no-deliver