Actions100
- Project Actions
- Project Accept Project Invite
- Project Create Project Invite
- Project List Invites For Project
- Project Create Project
- Project Decline Project Invite
- Project Delete Project Avatar
- Project Request Project Avatar Upload
- Project Delete Project Invite
- Project Get Project Invite
- Project Delete Project Membership
- Project Get Project Membership
- Project Update Project Membership
- Project Delete Project
- Project Get Project
- Project Delete Server Avatar
- Project Request Server Avatar Upload
- Project Get Project Token Invite
- Project Get Self Membership For Project
- Project Get Server
- Project List Memberships For Project
- Project List Project Invites
- Project List Project Memberships
- Project List Projects
- Project List Servers
- Project Resend Project Invite Mail
- Project Update Project Description
- Project Update Server Description
- Storagespace Get Project Statistics
- Storagespace Get Server Statistics
- Storagespace Replace Project Notification Threshold
- Storagespace Replace Server Notification Threshold
- Backup Actions
- Backup Create Project Backup Export
- Backup Delete Project Backup Export
- Backup Create Project Backup Schedule
- Backup List Project Backup Schedules
- Backup Create Project Backup
- Backup List Project Backups
- Backup Delete Project Backup Schedule
- Backup Get Project Backup Schedule
- Backup Update Project Backup Schedule
- Backup Delete Project Backup
- Backup Get Project Backup
- Backup Update Project Backup Description
- SSH SFTP User Actions
- Cronjob Actions
- App Actions
- App Execute Action
- App Get App
- App Get Appinstallation
- App Patch Appinstallation
- App Uninstall Appinstallation
- App Get Appversion
- App Get Installed Systemsoftware For Appinstallation
- App Get Missing Dependencies For Appinstallation
- App Get Systemsoftware
- App Get Systemsoftwareversion
- App Link Database
- App List Appinstallations For User
- App List Appinstallations
- App Request Appinstallation
- App List Apps
- App List Appversions
- App List Systemsoftwares
- App List Systemsoftwareversions
- App List Update Candidates For Appversion
- App Replace Database
- App Request Appinstallation Copy
- App Retrieve Status
- App Unlink Database
- App Set Database Users
- Project File System Actions
- Contract Actions
Overview
This node operation updates an existing Cronjob by modifying its properties such as activation status, description, destination URL, email notification, execution interval, and timeout. It is useful for managing scheduled tasks programmatically within workflows, allowing users to adjust when and how their cronjobs run without manual intervention.
Practical examples include:
- Changing the frequency of a data synchronization task.
- Updating the webhook URL that a cronjob triggers.
- Enabling or disabling a cronjob based on workflow conditions.
- Adjusting timeout settings to prevent long-running jobs.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cronjob Id | The unique identifier of the Cronjob to be updated. |
| Active | Whether the Cronjob is enabled (true) or disabled (false). |
| Description | A textual description of the Cronjob's purpose or details. |
| Destination | JSON object specifying the target URL or endpoint where the Cronjob sends requests. |
| Email address to notify regarding the Cronjob's execution or status. | |
| Interval | Cron expression defining how often the Cronjob runs (e.g., "*/5 * * * *" for every 5 minutes). |
| Timeout | Maximum allowed execution time in seconds before the Cronjob times out (0 means no timeout). |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the updated Cronjob object as returned by the API. This typically includes all current properties of the Cronjob after the update, such as its ID, active status, description, destination details, email, interval, and timeout settings.
No binary data output is involved.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authentication with the Mittwald mStudio API.
- The node uses the base URL
https://api.mittwald.defor API requests. - Proper configuration of the API credential in n8n is necessary for successful communication.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Cronjob Id: If the provided Cronjob Id does not exist, the API will likely return an error indicating the resource was not found. Verify the ID is correct.
- Malformed JSON in Destination: The Destination property expects valid JSON. Invalid JSON syntax will cause request failures. Use proper JSON formatting.
- Invalid Cron Expression: The Interval must be a valid cron expression. Incorrect formats may lead to errors or unexpected scheduling behavior.
- Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will result in authorization failures. Ensure the API key is correctly set up.
- Timeout Misconfiguration: Setting an excessively low timeout might cause premature job termination; setting it to zero disables timeout.
Links and References
- Cron Expression Format
- Mittwald mStudio API Documentation (assumed public API docs)
- n8n API Node Development Guide