---
title: "Cron Explain (x402)"
method: GET
path: "/x402/v2/cron-explain"
tags: ["x402"]
---

# Cron Explain (x402)

`GET /x402/v2/cron-explain`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.strale.io`
- URL: `https://api.strale.io/x402/v2/cron-explain`
- Auth: none required

Parse a cron expression into human-readable explanation + next N execution times. Algorithmic — instant.

## Query parameters

- `num_next` integer: Number of next runs (default 5)
- `timezone` string
- `cron_expression` string, required: Cron expression (5-7 fields)

## Response `200`

Success

- object
  - `is_valid` boolean
  - `next_runs` unknown[]
    - unknown
  - `explanation` string
  - `field_breakdown` unknown[]
    - unknown

## Other responses

- `402`: Payment required (x402 — pay with USDC on Base)

---

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