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I am trying to create a very simple Cron job on MacOS to execute a Python script.
My Cron job :
* * * * * usr/bin/python3 /Users/gaetan/Desktop/createfolder.py
When I run the script from the terminal is working fine but from cron is not doing anything.
I don't understand what could be the error, I have given all the rights and double check the path.
on Mac and linux, the crontab syntax is same! But i suggest not to manipulate your crontab with default system for some reason.
As you are using python You can use celery It will save your huge time schedule task: https://docs.celeryproject.org/en/stable/userguide/periodic-tasks.html
You can absolutely use cron on macOS. First step grant the binary permissions over your full disk.
Second, be sure you check for a full path to everything - your python executable is not correct in the question as it needs to start with /usr/...
Here is an answer on a partner site specific to Apple operating systems with details on debugging and privacy controls if you’d like more help.
