claude-mcp-scheduler

Overview

This project demonstrates how to integrate cron scheduling with MCP servers to enable Claude AI to perform scheduled tasks with access to local MCP tools. It provides a practical example of using the filesystem MCP server while supporting extensible architecture for other MCP servers. The scheduler offers automated task execution, robust error handling, and flexible configuration options for different use cases.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• list_files

  List files in a directory

  Try:List all files in the current directoryTry:Show me what's in the reports folder

Note: The README mentions using the filesystem MCP server but doesn't explicitly document the tool names. The 'list_files' tool is inferred from the example prompt 'List all files in the current directory' and the description of the filesystem se

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/tonybentley/claude-mcp-scheduler.git
cd claude-mcp-scheduler

npm install

ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-api-key-here

cp config/config.example.json config/config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "claude-mcp-scheduler": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/claude-mcp-scheduler/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I add custom MCP servers?

Edit config/config.json to add new MCP server configurations under the 'mcp' section. Each server needs a command, args, and optional config.

Can this scheduler run on a headless server?

Yes, this scheduler is designed for server environments and can run without a GUI. It's suitable for deployment on VMs, containers, or any headless server.

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