pycron

Python implementation of Cron daemon.

For now the program is able to read a crontab-like file and execute its tasks at specified intervals. It is also able to monitor the specified file for re-reading it if it's updated.

Usage

It is recommended to create and activate a virtualenv for installing pycron inside it.

First install the package with: make install

Then you can launch it with: pycron <file>

A .crontab file is included as example. It will open / each minute.

Requirements

• croniter
• pytz
• watchdog

ToDo

• Add 'execute as user' capabilities
• Better error and exit handling
• Make FileWatcher a daemon
• Add logging and remove print
• Package it and make it installable (DONE)