MCP Crontab Explorer

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A terminal-based UI for exploring and monitoring crontab entries using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides an intuitive interface for inspecting scheduled tasks, checking their status, and viewing recent logs without leaving the terminal environment.

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What is MCP Crontab Explorer?

The MCP Crontab Explorer is a tool that allows users to explore and monitor crontab entries through a terminal-based user interface. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to separate system access from presentation, enabling clean code organization and maintainable components.

How to use MCP Crontab Explorer?

To use the MCP Crontab Explorer, first install the required dependencies (rich, requests, fastmcp). Then, run the server (mcp_crontab_server.py) and the client (mcp_crontab_client_http.py). The client will present a menu with options to list crontab entries, show recent logs, search crontab entries, and exit.

Key features of MCP Crontab Explorer

Rich Terminal UI
Log Viewing
Search Functionality
Server-side MCP implementation with tool registration

Use cases of MCP Crontab Explorer

Monitoring scheduled tasks
Troubleshooting cron job execution
Searching for specific crontab entries
Checking server status

FAQ from MCP Crontab Explorer

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol used for communication between components.

What are the prerequisites for installation?

Python 3.7+ and pip (Python package manager).

What dependencies do I need to install?

You need to install rich, requests, and fastmcp.

How do I start the server and client?

Run python mcp_crontab_server.py to start the server and python mcp_crontab_client_http.py to start the client.

What commands are available in the client?

The client offers commands to show recent logs, search crontab entries, check server status, and exit.