This repository demonstrates how to set up a cron job using GitHub Actions. The job runs every 2 minutes and can also be triggered manually.

The cron job is defined in .github/workflows/cron.yml.

• Scheduled: Runs every 2 minutes using the cron pattern: */2 * * * *.
  • Learn more about GitHub Actions cron syntax
• Manual: Can be triggered manually via GitHub using workflow_dispatch.
  • Learn more about manually triggering workflows

• Checkout: Clones the repository using actions/checkout@v2.
  • Checkout Action Documentation
• Data Synchronization: Sends a POST request to an API using secret values.

Add the following secrets to the repository:

• CRON_API_TOKEN
• CRON_API_URL
• CRON_API_PATH
  • Managing Secrets in GitHub Actions

1. Go to the Actions tab.
2. Select the Run Cron Job workflow.
3. Click Run workflow.
   • Guide on running workflows manually