Cron Guide — Scheduled Automation for OpenClaw

Most OpenClaw users set up a heartbeat once and stop there. This guide unlocks the full cron system — so Kiwi can run on a real schedule without you having to ask.

Cron Guide is a complete reference and template pack for OpenClaw's built-in job scheduler. It covers every schedule type (one-shot, interval, cron expression), both job modes (main session inject vs. isolated agent turn), and every delivery option. No external cron tools. No crontab. Everything runs natively inside OpenClaw.

What's Included

• Complete cron API reference with all schedule types and job modes
• 6 ready-to-use job templates: heartbeat, morning briefing, nightly review, scheduled tweet, inbox check, weekly digest
• Decision guide: when to use main (systemEvent) vs isolated (agentTurn)
• Delivery mode reference: none, announce, webhook
• Recommended starter setup for new OpenClaw deployments

Who This Is For

• OpenClaw users who want Kiwi running on a real schedule, not just responding when prompted
• Anyone setting up automated workflows: revenue reviews, social scheduling, inbox triage, lead follow-ups
• Teams onboarding to OpenClaw who need a tested cron configuration without guessing

Why Buy This

The OpenClaw cron docs exist but are scattered. This guide collects everything into one place, adds tested templates you can copy directly into your setup, and explains the non-obvious choices (like why isolated + agentTurn is wrong for heartbeats that need conversation context). Saves 2–4 hours of trial-and-error on first setup.