Applicability

Applicable to: Gate Web
Preparation: Ensure you have logged in to GateClaw(Blue Lobster)
Estimated time: 8 minutes

Objective

This guide will show you how to create and manage GateClaw(Blue Lobster) scheduled tasks on Gate Web.

Creating Scheduled Tasks

Steps

Step 1: View Scheduled Tasks

On the GateClaw page, click [Scheduled Tasks]. The interface displays the list of scheduled tasks by default, where you can view the status of all scheduled tasks.

Step 2: Create New Scheduled Task

On the [Scheduled Tasks] page, click [New Task]. You can set up background tasks or reminder tasks as needed.

• Task Name: Enter a custom task name
• Task Type: Can select background task (GateClaw does it for you) or reminder task (GateClaw reminds you to do it)
• Schedule: Can select one-time execution or periodic execution and configure the corresponding frequency and execution time
• Execution Result: Background tasks need to configure whether to notify main conversation or execute only in background
• Execution Model: Background tasks need to configure execution model
• Task Content: Describe task content in natural language

Cron Expression Description

Scheduled tasks use Cron expressions to define execution time.

Cron Format

┌───────────── Minute (0 - 59)
│ ┌───────────── Hour (0 - 23)
│ │ ┌───────────── Day (1 - 31)
│ │ │ ┌───────────── Month (1 - 12)
│ │ │ │ ┌───────────── Day of Week (0 - 6, 0 = Sunday)
│ │ │ │ │
* * * * *

Common Examples

Special Characters

Step 3: Manage Scheduled Tasks

In the task list on the [Scheduled Tasks] page, you can select the corresponding task and use the function area on the right side of the task information to enable/disable, edit, or delete tasks (for new tasks, it's recommended to click "Execute Now" for task verification).

FAQ

Q1: What's the difference between background tasks and reminder tasks?

A: Background tasks are automatically executed by GateClaw and return results, while reminder tasks send you reminder notifications at specified times.

Q2: How do I verify if a scheduled task is configured correctly?

A: After creating a new task, it's recommended to click the "Execute Now" button for verification to confirm the task executes as expected.

Q3: What should I do if a scheduled task fails to execute?

A: Please check if the Cron expression is correct and if the task content description is clear. If the problem persists, please contact Gate customer support.

Q4: How many scheduled tasks can I create?

A: Currently, you can create multiple scheduled tasks as needed. For specific quantity limits, please refer to the latest platform announcements.

Q5: Is there a delay in scheduled task execution time?

A: GateClaw tries to execute tasks at precise times, but there may be slight delays, usually within a few minutes.

Q6: How do I delete unwanted scheduled tasks?

A: Find the corresponding task in the scheduled task list and click the delete button on the right.

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