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bentools/crontab-bundle
=======================

Generates a crontab based on the app directory.

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[](#crontab-bundle-)

An easy way to generate a crontab based on the application path.

Unlike similar Symfony bundles, this one does not provide a worker, it *actually* replaces the user's crontab.

⚠️ Do not use this if your user's crontab may by altered by another process!

Important

This repository is no longer maintained and may be removed in a near future. You may consider creating a fork if you still require it.

Installation
------------

[](#installation)

This bundle is compatible with Symfony 4/5+. Use `0.1.*` tag for earlier versions compatibility.

```
composer require bentools/crontab-bundle 0.2.*
```

With Symfony Flex, you're already done!

### Usage

[](#usage)

Create a sample crontab in `config/crontab.dist`:

```
# config/crontab.dist

0 0 * * * php {%kernel.project_dir%}/bin/console your:favorite:command
```

As you can see, `{%kernel.project_dir%}` is a container parameter. It will be replaced at runtime with its current value. You can use any container parameter wrapped with curly braces.

### Preview

[](#preview)

This will give you a preview of your crontab:

```
php bin/console crontab:update --dry-run --dump
```

### Apply

[](#apply)

To apply your crontab, run this:

```
php bin/console crontab:update
```

Now if you execute `crontab -l` in your shell you should see something like this:

```
0 0 * * * php /home/me/my-project/bin/console your:favorite:command
```

FAQ
---

[](#faq)

#### Can I use any container parameter?

[](#can-i-use-any-container-parameter)

Yes.

#### I don't want the dist file to be `config/crontab.dist`. Can I change that?

[](#i-dont-want-the-dist-file-to-be-configcrontabdist-can-i-change-that)

Sure: create a `config/packages/bentools_crontab.yaml` and change the `dist_file` parameter:

```
bentools_crontab:
    dist_file: '%env(CRONTAB_SAMPLE_FILE)%' # That's an example.
```

#### What are the command options?

[](#what-are-the-command-options)

```
--no-interaction # Skip confirmation question
--dry-run # Do not update crontab for real
--output-file=/path/to/generated_crontab # Change output file (which is a tmp file by default)
--dump # Show generated crontab content
```

#### I already have a crontab for the user running my app. Will it replace it?

[](#i-already-have-a-crontab-for-the-user-running-my-app-will-it-replace-it)

Yes. Use this bundle only if you consider it to be the only crontab entry point.

Tests
-----

[](#tests)

```
./vendor/bin/pest
```

License
-------

[](#license)

MIT

###  Health Score

30

—

LowBetter than 62% of packages

Maintenance29

Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained

Popularity20

Limited adoption so far

Community10

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity50

Maturing project, gaining track record

 Bus Factor1

Top contributor holds 77.8% of commits — single point of failure

How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window.

**Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores.

**Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement.

**Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability.

###  Release Activity

Cadence

Every ~267 days

Total

4

Last Release

2034d ago

### Community

Maintainers

![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/acdd1a8ee0e657ddd06cf11f98a32100ef7121afb8aa270a5b295f5c29c038b3?d=identicon)[bpolaszek](/maintainers/bpolaszek)

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Top Contributors

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Tags

crontabcrontab-bundlesymfonysymfony-bundle

###  Code Quality

TestsPest

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